Supplier Quality - Dimensional Global Process Lead

General Motors; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors seeks a Dimensional Global Process Lead to drive global dimensional manufacturing requirements and supplier quality standards. You will lead regional teams, develop training, and ensure alignment across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and suppliers.

Candidates should bring 5+ years in automotive engineering or supplier quality, strong problem-solving, and the ability to travel up to 75% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years automotive experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations, maintenance, or supplier quality.
• Demonstrated knowledge of dimensional manufacturing processes.
• Experience leading technical projects and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across audiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Global Process Lead and subject matter expert for dimensional manufacturing processes within Supplier Quality.
• Develop, deploy, and continuously improve global dimensional manufacturing requirements and standards.
• Lead a global network of Regional Leads and ensure alignment across regions.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and training to stakeholders across functions.
• Drive global alignment and consistent execution of dimensional process controls and supplier quality expectations.

Skills

Dimensional manufacturing

Project leadership

Communication

Data analytics

Independent working

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Google Sheets

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The Role

In pursuit of GM's vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion, the Global Supplier Quality organization is transforming how supplier manufacturing processes are developed, governed, and continuously improved across the globe.

The Dimensional Global Process Lead serves as the global subject matter expert responsible for developing, deploying, and governing dimensional manufacturing requirements and supplier quality standards. This role works across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, suppliers, and supplier quality organizations to drive process excellence, supplier capability, and robust quality systems throughout the product lifecycle.

This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated technical and organization leader who combines deep dimensional manufacturing expertise with strong problem-solving, collaboration, and continuous improvement skills. The successful candidate will help shape global strategy, influence manufacturing standards, and drive innovation across supplier quality landscape.

Scope of Responsibilities

Global Technical Leadership

• Serve as the Global Process Lead and subject matter expert for dimensional manufacturing processes within Supplier Quality.

• Develop, deploy, and continuously improve global dimensional manufacturing requirements, standards, auditing methods, and best practices.

• Lead and develop a global network of Regional Leads by driving capability development, technical alignment, knowledge sharing, and consistent execution of dimensional manufacturing requirements across all regions.

• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and training to Regional Leads, Supplier Quality Engineers, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Drive global alignment and consistent execution of dimensional process controls and supplier quality expectations.

Supplier Development & Manufacturing Excellence

• Evaluate supplier capability and manufacturing readiness for launches and production.

• Review and approve supplier manufacturing, tooling, dimensional validation, and quality.

• Lead supplier assessments, audits, workshops, and technical reviews.

• Support containment activities, root cause analysis, corrective action development, and implementation of sustainable quality solutions.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Program Management, and Supplier Quality teams.

• Influence decision-making through technical expertise, data-driven analysis, and effective communication.

• Collaborate across global regions, commodities, manufacturing systems, materials, and assembly types to drive alignment and issue resolution.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred in engineering or related technical field)

• 5+ years of automotive experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations, maintenance, or supplier quality.

• Demonstrated knowledge of dimensional manufacturing processes

• Experience leading technical projects and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences without direct authority.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across global cross-functional teams.

• Demonstrated ability to leverage, adopt, and apply digital technologies, data analytics, and knowledge management systems such as Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace tools for analysis, documentation, presentations, and collaboration.

• Ability to travel up to 75% Domestically + Internationally

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of automotive manufacturing, supplier quality, dimensional engineering, or process development experience.

• Expertise in dimensional management systems, GD&T, measurement systems analysis, process controls, and manufacturing validation methodologies.

• Experience with AIAG Core Tools, CQI assessments, supplier audits, and quality management systems.

• Experience developing and delivering technical training, coaching, and capability-building programs.

• Experience utilizing data visualization, business intelligence, reporting, and digital technologies to support decision-making and improve business performance.

• Lean Manufacturing, DFSS, Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, or Red X certification preferred.

• Master’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or Business preferred.

• Experience with tooling systems, manufacturing operations, and quality systems

• Master’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or Business (preferred)

• Red X, DFSS, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma certifications preferred

• Experience with Power BI, Excel and Googlesheets

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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