General Motors

Quality Systems Engineer

General Motors • $80K — $95K *
Warren, MI 48089Hybrid
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years in Body Manufacturing or Manufacturing Engineering
  • Experience with automated systems in a Body Shop
  • Demonstrated project management experience with suppliers
  • Expertise in body manufacturing and assembly processes
  • General knowledge of statistics and GD&T
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective interpersonal and leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and implementation of automated measurement systems
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver measurement solutions
  • Develop detailed zone processes and cost estimates for programs
  • Create Statements of Requirements for measurement and tooling systems
  • Define dimensional measurement strategies with quality leads
  • Manage system development from concept to validation
  • Ensure compliance with Manufacturing Validation requirements

Benefits

  • Relocation benefits available for qualifying candidates
  • Hybrid work model with in-office requirements
  • Travel required is less than 25%
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automated systems
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and suppliers
Full Job Description

Job Description

The Role

The Quality Systems Manufacturing Engineer develops and launches automated measurement systems that support dimensional quality of body assemblies and complete vehicles. Working within centralized manufacturing engineering and transitioning to assembly plant or metal center operations, this role leads cross-functional development from concept through production validation. The engineer partners with Body Quality, BIW/GA, Controls, Robotics, Conveyance, Vehicle Systems, suppliers, and launch teams to deliver capable, integrated systems on program timing. This position requires significant ownership, initiative, and independent judgment in establishing robust measurement and dimensional control processes at launch and in production.


What You'll Do

  • Lead the development and implementation of automated body assembly and vehicle measurement systems, including equipment, tooling, process sequence and flow, facilities, controls integration, installation, and dimensional validation.
  • Partner with the ME Body Quality Team, BIW/GA Manufacturing Engineers, Commodity Integration Sources, Vehicle Systems Engineers, Launch Execution Teams, and Plant Dimensional personnel to deliver measurement solutions.
  • Develop detailed zone processes, conversion timing, and cost estimates for new and existing programs while ensuring deliverables meet program timing.
  • Develop Statements of Requirements (SORs) for sourced measurement, tooling, and automation equipment systems and manage suppliers and integrators through delivery.
  • Define dimensional measurement strategies with VDQM, Body and GA Quality Leads, and Plant Dimensional personnel.
  • Manage system development through concept, processing, tool design, construction, integration, installation, and dimensional validation in an assembly plant or metal center.
  • Deliver a tuned-in body in accordance with Manufacturing Validation requirements, including MV-1 and PED114, and incorporate lessons learned and continuous improvements into standards, procedures, processes, and tool designs.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in Body Manufacturing or Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Experience developing automated systems in a Body Shop, with a thorough understanding of processing, design, construction, integration, and launch requirements.
  • Demonstrated project management experience with suppliers and integrators to ensure timely delivery of equipment and systems.
  • Expertise in body manufacturing and assembly processes, with experience in dimensional quality and/or measurement systems.
  • General knowledge of statistics and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • High analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage diverse assignments concurrently.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to lead, motivate, facilitate, and instruct others cross-functionally.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and exercise sound independent judgment in a plant and manufacturing setting.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Experience with inspection systems using moving and fixed cameras.
  • Body shop launch and assembly plant experience.
  • Experience troubleshooting tooling issues.
  • Experience with dimensional process control.
  • Proficiency with GOM software.
  • Knowledge of Teamcenter Visualization and Mockup.
  • Manufacturing processing and/or launch experience.
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 <25% for this role. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

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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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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