General Motors

Quality Manager

General Motors$100K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing
  • 3+ years of quality experience in various roles
  • Willingness to work and rotate through all three shifts
  • Strong knowledge of Global Manufacturing System (GMS) and Built-in Quality (BIQ)
  • High-level problem-solving and continuous improvement skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Power BI, SAP, GSIP, Cognos

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily quality operations across departments
  • Lead large-scale quality initiatives
  • Develop new products and processes aligned with business strategy
  • Drive continuous improvement and change management
  • Build and ensure development of high-performing teams
  • Achieve key plant metrics: safety, quality, responsiveness, cost
  • Champion Global Manufacturing System and maintain control systems

Benefits

  • This position may offer relocation benefits
  • Onsite requirement in Arlington, TX
  • Flexible schedule with various shift rotations
  • Possibility to engage in leadership training and team development opportunities
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.)

Please Note:

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successfulcandidate is expected to report to Arlington, TX on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will rotate amongst the three shifts and provide hands-on leadership in a fast-paced production environment.

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

The Role:
As the Site Quality Manager, you will lead the Quality Operations, Quality Engineering, and Quality Assurance teams within a dynamic Vehicle Assembly Plant environment. This onsite leadership role is responsible for overseeing the plant9s entire quality function, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment with global standards.

You will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing new products, processes, and operational plans that directly impact business outcomes. Collaborating closely with Shop Directors and cross-functional manufacturing teams, you will define, approve, and standardize Global Quality Operations requirements, launch quality system procedures, metrics, and best practices.

Your responsibilities include proactively addressing manufacturing requirements during the Global Product Development Process (GPDP) and Product Quality Readiness Reviews (PQRRs), while supporting all launch improvement initiatives. You will also work closely with the brand quality team and dealer network to assess warranty concerns and develop solutions. This role requires strategic influence across the organization to promote new concepts and approaches, as well as the ability to solve complex problems and adapt working methods in the absence of defined procedures.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

  • Manage day-to-day quality operations and coordinate activities across departments

  • Lead strategy and implementation of large-scale quality initiatives

  • Develop new products, processes, and standards aligned with GM9s business strategy

  • Drive continuous improvement and change management across the plant

  • Build and develop high-performing teams; make staffing decisions and guide development

  • Achieve plant metrics (Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, Environment)

  • Champion Global Manufacturing System (GMS), Built-in Quality (BIQ), and Workplace Safety System (WSS)

  • Maintain control systems, budgets, and performance monitoring tools

  • Lead document control and competitive benchmarking to improve Cost of Quality (CoQ)

  • Influence internal and external stakeholders to adopt new practices and approaches



Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Bachelor9s degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)

  • 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

  • 3+ years of quality experience (engineering, operations, assurance)

  • Ability and willingness to work / rotate through all 3 shifts (1st, 2nd & 3rd)

  • Ability and willingness to work over-time, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed

  • Strong knowledge of GMS, BIQ, and Global Quality Requirements (GQRs)

  • High-level problem-solving and continuous improvement skills

  • Strong communication, presentation, and task management abilities

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Power BI, SAP, GSIP, Cognos



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

  • MBA or MS in Engineering

  • 5+ years of quality experience (engineering, operations, assurance)

  • 2+ years of launch experience

  • Experience with:

    • Vehicle Electrical Architecture and Subsystems

    • CAN & Ethernet log review, DTC, diagnostic modes (DID/RID/IODIDs)

    • Controls integration, system integration, IRTs

    • End-of-Line, Programming, Static and DVT testing

    • Quality audits (ISO, BIQ, Torque, Weld, Sealing, PCP, TEB)

    • Product safety systems (SUFS, S PRTS/SPPS, GRA)

  • Knowledge of Six Sigma, Red X, Shainin methodologies

  • Strong Built-in Quality and ISO/IATF understanding

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.)

Please Note:

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successfulcandidate is expected to report to Arlington, TX on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will rotate amongst the three shifts and provide hands-on leadership in a fast-paced production environment.

Relocation:

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
$46.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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