Supplier Quality Engineer – Interior Trim

General Motors LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE), Interior Trim. You will serve as the technical liaison between GM Purchasing, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and the supplier base, resolving manufacturing and quality issues and supporting APQP/PPAP throughout the commodity lifecycle.

The role requires independent decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, on-site supplier visits, root cause analysis, and travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field.
• 2 years of automotive experience in quality, engineering, manufacturing or related.
• Experience with injection molding, painting, forming, or waterjet cutting processes.
• Proficient in print reading and interpretation, part measurement, gage design, or function.
• Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning or Tolerancing (GD&T).

Responsibilities

• Execute the APQP process with assigned suppliers to meet or exceed program deliverables.
• Conduct program reviews aligned with program milestones and escalated issues appropriately.
• Ensure suppliers adhere to GM quality and manufacturing standards and identify out-of-standard conditions before parts move to the next stage or manufacturing site.
• React to out-of-standard conditions and work cross-functionally to resolve known issues in a timely manner.
• Assure supplier understanding and compliance with APQP processes and product PPAP submission and approval requirements.
• Review and approve supplier quality plans (Control Plans, PFMEAs) for new components and assemblies for vehicle launch.
• Review supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems for alignment to GM requirements.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues.
• Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions.
• Implement and monitor supplier part qualification and certification processes (PPAP, Run-at-Rate).
• Improve supplier quality performance through workshops, on-site audits, and technical training.
• Provide technical assistance during supplier launches, changeovers, and ongoing production activities.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Gauge design

Part measurement

Job description

Job Description

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE), Interior Trim serves as the technical liaison between GM Purchasing, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and our supply base. In this role, you will work directly with suppliers to resolve manufacturing and quality issues, implement and monitor advanced quality planning systems, and provide technical support throughout the lifecycle of assigned commodities and components. This position is technical in nature and requires independent decision-making within the limits of general practices and standards. Mentorship and guidance are available from leadership for complex or unusual situations.

What You’ll Do

• Execute the APQP process with assigned suppliers to meet or exceed program deliverables.
• Conduct program reviews aligned with program milestones and escalated issues appropriately.
• Ensure suppliers adhere to GM quality and manufacturing standards and identify out-of-standard conditions before parts move to the next stage or manufacturing site.
• React to out-of-standard conditions and work cross-functionally to resolve known issues in a timely manner.
• Assure supplier understanding and compliance with APQP processes and product PPAP submission and approval requirements.
• Review and approve supplier quality plans (Control Plans, PFMEAs) for new components and assemblies for vehicle launch.
• Review supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems for alignment to GM requirements.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues.
• Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions.
• Implement and monitor supplier part qualification and certification processes (PPAP, Run-at-Rate).
• Improve supplier quality performance through workshops, on-site audits, and technical training.
• Provide technical assistance during supplier launches, changeovers, and ongoing production activities.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree (Preferred in Engineering or an equivalent technical field).
• 2 years of automotive experience in quality, engineering, manufacturing or related.
• Experience with injection molding, painting, forming, or waterjet cutting processes.
• Proficient in print reading and interpretation, part measurement, gage design, or function.
• Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning or Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Familiarity with manufacturing and assembly processes, procedures, tooling, equipment, or facilities.
• Understanding of statistical quality control, probability, or design of experiments.
• Proven ability to investigate quality issues and apply sound technical judgment to develop effective solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead diverse cross‑functional teams simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Willing to travel up to 50% domestically + internationally including overnight.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business.
• Technical and/or quality certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, DFSS, Red X) are a plus.
• Experience with interior components.
• Experience with OEM or Tier-1 automotive experience in quality, manufacturing, or engineering functions.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: Statistical problem-solving (Red X, DFSS, DMAIC); Product engineering and validation; Lean manufacturing or manufacturing quality systems; Quality systems planning (APQP, PPAP).
• 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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