General Motors

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

General Motors$80K — $109K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field or relevant experience.
  • Ability to understand and assess complex engineering issues.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
  • Familiar with Minitab or similar statistical software preferred.
  • Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies like Six Sigma and PDCA.
  • Basic understanding of 3D CAD environments, preferably Solidworks.

Responsibilities

  • Develop continuous improvement solutions in Safety, Uptime, and Quality.
  • Analyze data to identify process conditions and solutions.
  • Identify early issues and track corrective actions.
  • Summarize reject and defect data for improvement.
  • Perform statistical analysis on manufacturing process data.
  • Ensure compliance with quality requirements and procedures.
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
  • Collaborate across teams to devise creative solutions.
  • Maintain flexibility to work varied hours for issue resolution.
  • Support corporate GMS goals related to Safety, Quality, and Responsibility.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Retirement savings plan and life insurance options.
  • Paid vacation and holidays.
  • Tuition assistance programs available.
  • Employee assistance program and discounts on GM vehicles.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Sponsorship: 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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Rochester, New York on a full-time basis.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

The Role: Manufacturing Quality Engineer, able to work autonomously with occasional guidance from supervision. Skilled in Product and Process Problem Solving and active in continuous improvement related to Safety, Quality, and Innovation. Work is performed in a supporting and encouraging environment located in a manufacturing facility where creativity and initiative are encouraged. We are seeking a bright, hardworking candidate interested in working in a fast paced, high-tech manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical abilities and interpersonal skills allowing them to achieve in a strong, supportive, team environment. As a member of the Quality Engineering Team, you will directly support a highly automated, three-shift manufacturing operation. Central focus regarding Quality for Global Propulsion System (GPS) across the entire development process, through manufacturing and into the field. This role works closely with Manufacturing, Process, Product as well as Mechanical and Controls Engineering to assure manufacture of quality products.

What You'll Do:
  • Develop engineering solutions that result in Continuous Improvement in the areas of Safety, Uptime, and Quality
  • Use data to identify process conditions and develop solutions
  • Early issue identification, problem-solving, and corrective action tracking and resolution
  • Summarize and evaluate reject and defect data to drive continuous improvement
  • Provide statistical analysis of manufacturing process data
  • Critical role in change management to assure no effect on product quality
  • Verify compliance to quality requirements and procedures
  • Communication and coordinate information to and from internal and external customers
  • Collaborate cross functionally to develop creative solutions
  • Remain flexible and at times work extended and non-core hours to ensure issues are worked to resolution
  • Support corporate and local Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) goals related to Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field(s) or relevant working experience.
  • Ability to understand and assess complex Engineering issues
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, MS Office Suite
  • Familiar with Minitab or other statistical software (QDAS highly preferred!)
  • Knowledge of common problem-solving methodologies (Six-Sigma, RedX, Shainin, 5-Why, Fishbone, PDCA)
  • Entry-level understanding and proficiency in 3D CAD environments (Solidworks)


What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Quality knowledge
    • Ability to evaluate conformance to documented product and process specifications
    • Familiar with PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
    • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
    • Containment and understanding of customer satisfaction metrics
  • Problem Solving Certification/Lean Six Sigma Belt Certification
  • Understanding of ISO/IATF quality requirements
  • SQL/database knowledge
  • 2+ years experience working in manufacturing environment(s)
  • Ability to multi-task, support several projects and assign priority appropriately
  • Strong organizational skills - managing information from multiple locations and sources
  • Ability to work both independently and within teams
  • Be open to learning and mentorship
  • Experience with Quality System (PPAP, AIAG, APQP, OR equivalent systems)


Compensation:

The expected base compensation for this role is: $80,700.00 - $109,400.00. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Bonus Potential:

An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits:

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include

medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement

savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays,

tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and

more.

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 onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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157,000 employees
Market Cap
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Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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