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Supplier Quality Engineer - Body Exterior - Bumpers, Fascias, Grilles

Full-time

General Motors Proving Ground

Job Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren Technical Center, Warren MI or a designated work location / supplier site three times per week, at minimum.

The Role:

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) for the Body Exterior Bumpers, Fascias, and Grilles team will be the technical liaison between GM Purchasing, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Assembly plants, and our supply base. In this role, the SQE will work with suppliers to resolve manufacturing and quality issues, implement and monitor advanced quality planning systems, and provide technical support across launch, current production, and warranty-related activities for assigned exterior commodities.

What You'll Do:

  • Assuring supplier understanding and compliance with APQP processes and product PPAP submission and approval requirements.
  • Reviewing and approving supplier quality plans (Control Plans, PFMEA) for new components and assemblies for vehicle launch.
  • Reviewing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems.
  • Facilitating root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues
  • Performing on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions of supplier quality issues
  • Implementing and monitoring supplier part qualification and certification processes (PPAP, Run at Rate).
  • Improving quality performance of suppliers by conducting onsite workshops at supplier locations, providing technical assistance in developing a robust quality system, or other technical support as required.
  • Providing technical assistance during supplier launch, change-over and ongoing production activities.

Your Skills & Abilities (Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in quality, engineering and/or manufacturing.
  • Experience supporting supplier launch readiness, including APQP deliverables, PPAP, Run at Rate/capacity planning/execution, and recovery actions for timing risks or engineering changes.
  • Experience troubleshooting dimensional, fit and finish, gap/flush, and gage-related issues at supplier and assembly plant locations.
  • Proficient in print reading and interpretation, part measurement, gage design and function.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of geometric design and tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing and assembly plant processes, procedures, tooling, equipment, and facilities.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of probability, statistical quality control and design of experiments.
  • Demonstrated ability to investigate quality problems and to apply sound technical judgment to develop potential solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and lead diverse cross functional teams simultaneously.
  • High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others.
  • Strong oral, written and presentation skills.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally (North America) if needed.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Manufacturing, Welding, Plastics, Materials, Chemical preferred) or an equivalent Technical Degree such as Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics is acceptable
  • Master’s degree in Business or Engineering is a plus
  • Experience with Body/Exterior components, including bumpers, fascias, grilles, spoilers, appliques, and related attachment systems
  • Experience with injection molding, painting, plating, and secondary assembly processes used in exterior trim and appearance systems
  • Experience leading current production and warranty investigations, supplier containment, and robust corrective action closure with cross-functional teams
  • Technical and Quality Certifications are a plus
  • One or more years’ OEM or Tier 1 experience in automotive quality, manufacturing or engineering functions, including demonstrated experience and capability in any of the following areas:
    • Statistical Problem Solving (Red X, DFSS, DMAIC).
    • Product Engineering
    • Lean Manufacturing and or Manufacturing Quality.
    • Manufacturing, Process and or Tool Engineering.
    • Quality Systems Planning (APQP), including 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}. The selected candidate will be required to travel at least 50% or more on a frequent basis. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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