Quality Engineer

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Applicants requiring GM immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1) now or in the future should not apply. This role is onsite and requires full-time reporting to a specific location. Relocation benefits may be available.

About the role

A considerable amount of creativity and initiative are involved, as well as a high level of independent discernment. Partner with the Program Launch Operations Manager (PLOM), Program Engineering Manager (PEM), Quality Engineering Manager, Quality Launch Manager, and Lansing Delta Township plant leaders to drive appropriate priorities and discipline in the organization.

Responsibilities

• Drive engineering and supplier quality vehicle problem root cause and resolution for your assigned area of the vehicle (Interior, Exterior/Body, or Chassis/Powertrain).
• Monitor and react to daily metrics such as GCA, Plant Direct Run Rate (DRR), Plant Throughput, Ergonomic performance of the vehicle build, Captured Test Fleet (CTF) feedback, and lessons learned from previous programs.
• Ensure progress toward quality goals through common global process assessments, facilitating rapid containment of issues, installation of countermeasures, and addressing Leadership concerns to keep Quality targets on track.
• Create and distribute part quality specifications (PQS) based on Design Technical Specification for your assigned vehicle area.
• Provide quality status updates to Program Quality and Readiness Reviews (PQRR’s) and other launch meetings to ensure Quality and Readiness work meets customer requirements and is completed on time with integrity.
• Assess risk potential of non-green work and provide guidance on proceed or not proceed decisions.
• Utilize robust problem-solving methods such as GM 7-Diamond, Math Data Assessment, Red X/Shainin Problem Solving, TAC fixtures (ITAC or ETAC), part gauges, and scanning tools to root cause vehicle fit, function, and build issues.
• Effectively use PRTS and SPPS to drive resolution of issues.
• Co-Lead the Issue Resolution Team (IRT) as the Plant Lead for your area of the vehicle for LDT's next Launch.
• Provide design engineers with Lessons Learned from current plant issues (both resolved and unresolved) to avoid repeat issues.
• Ensure Quality Assessment is performed and all issues are contained/resolved.
• Co-Lead the Issue Resolution Team (IRT) for your assigned area of the vehicle to drive communication and documentation of issues to Product Engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5+ years of experience in design release, quality engineering, or a related field.
• Flexibility to occasionally rotate from 1st to 2nd or 3rd shift.
• Excellent communication and command skills.
• Strong leadership skills, managerial courage, organizational skills, and business acumen.
• Proven ability to manage complex, high-pressure situations and make timely decisions with limited information.
• Skilled in root cause analysis, structured problem-solving, and crisis communication.

Benefits

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