Supplier Quality and Development Engineer; Electrical

General Motors Company; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Total Rewards resources

Job summary

General Motors Company is seeking a Supplier Quality and Development Engineer to bridge Purchasing, Engineering and Manufacturing with the global supplier base. You will lead APQP, PPAP and R@R, drive problem solving and ensure capability and quality across programs.

You will represent SQE in sourcing decisions and support BOT and packaging activities while ensuring adherence to GM standards and IATF 16949 requirements. This role is hybrid with domestic travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical field.
• 2 years of experience in supplier quality or related engineering roles.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, Run at Rate, PFMEA, MSA and SPC.
• Proficient in GD&T, print reading, and dimensional data for decision making.
• Understanding of manufacturing/assembly processes and process controls.
• Experience with DOE, statistical quality methods, and problem solving.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; travel 40–50% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP with assigned suppliers to meet program timing and quality targets.
• Review and approve supplier quality deliverables and PPAP/Run at Rate submissions.
• Monitor supplier performance using key quality metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead structured problem solving (8D/SPPS) for supplier issues and implement long-term actions.
• Conduct supplier assessments to verify capability and compliance with IATF 16949.
• Collaborate with Design Release, Manufacturing, Plant Quality, Purchasing and Launch teams.
• Share lessons learned to prevent recurrence of systemic issues and strengthen standard work.

Skills

APQP knowledge

PPAP knowledge

Run at Rate

PFMEA

Control Plans

MSA

SPC

GD&T

Print reading

Dimensional data

Manufacturing processes

Design of experiments

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

Run at Rate

PFMEA

MSA

SPC

Gage design

Dimensional data

GD&T

Process capability

Job description

The Role

The Supplier Quality and Development Engineer is a key liaison between Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and our global supply base, ensuring robust launch execution and ongoing quality performance of supplier‑provided components. You will lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), execute the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Run at Rate (R@R), and drive systemic problem solving with suppliers to deliver flawless parts to our manufacturing plants and customers. If needed, the Supplier Quality and Development Engineer will also serve as the Global Commodity Lead, representing SQE at the Engineering Creativity Team (ECT) and supporting Business Over Time (BOT) and sourcing package activities.

What You'll Do

• Lead APQP with assigned suppliers to meet or exceed program timing and quality targets, ensuring manufacturing readiness at key milestones.
• Review and approve supplier quality deliverables, including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, Control Plans, MSA, and capability studies, ensuring alignment to GM standards and customer specific requirements.
• Review and approve PPAP and Run@Rate submissions, confirming process capacity, stability, and robust control of key characteristics prior to production release.
• Monitor supplier performance using key quality metrics (PPM, SPPS, PRTS, warranty, launch issues) and drive continuous improvement through structured action plans and workshops.
• Lead structured problem solving (e.g., Red X, 7 Diamonds, 8D/SPPS) for supplier‑related issues, from fast containment through root cause analysis and robust long‑term corrective actions.
• Conduct on‑site supplier assessments and process reviews to verify manufacturing process capability, quality management system robustness, and compliance with IATF 16949 and GM customer specific requirements.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Design Release Engineering, Manufacturing, Plant Quality, Purchasing, and Launch teams to ensure alignment on design changes, risk mitigation, and launch readiness.
• Develop and share lessons learned across programs and commodities to prevent recurrence of systemic issues and strengthen standard work for sup Supplier Quality and Development.
• As SQE GCL, you will represent Supplier Quality and Development in sourcing decisions and ensure the selected supplier can meet GM’s quality requirements.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or related) or an equivalent technical degree (e.g., Applied Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry)
• 2 years of experience in supplier quality, quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or product engineering preferably in the automotive or closely related industry.
• Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience with APQP, PPAP, Run@Rate, control plans, PFMEA, Measurement System Analysis, and Statistical Process Control.
• Proficient in print reading, GD&T, gage design and selection, part measurement, or application of dimensional data for decision making.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes, tooling, automation, and process controls.
• Demonstrated ability to use probability, statistical quality control, and design of experiments for problem solving and process optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams, influence without direct authority, and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, and leadership at multiple levels.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to summarize complex technical issues into clear, action‑oriented updates for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Travel is required (approximately 40–50% domestic) to visit supplier manufacturing locations and GM facilities.

GM does not provide immigration‑related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1‑B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J‑1, etc).

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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