General Motors

Quality Systems Execution Engineer

General Motors$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 3–5 years of experience in Body Manufacturing and/or Manufacturing Engineering
  • Experience with automated system development in body shop contexts
  • Proven project management skills with suppliers and integrators
  • Expertise in body manufacturing processes and dimensional quality measurement
  • General knowledge of statistics and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
  • Demonstrated leadership and team facilitation abilities
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead the implementation of automated measurement systems for body and vehicle dimensions
  • Define production processes and cost estimates for new programs
  • Develop Statements of Requirements for measurement and automation
  • Establish measurement strategies with quality and plant teams
  • Manage the entire system development lifecycle in assembly plants
  • Ensure delivered bodies meet Manufacturing Validation requirements
  • Capture lessons learned to improve processes and standards
  • Lead cross-functional teams managing project deliverables and timelines

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with advanced automated systems
  • Engagement in leading-edge manufacturing processes
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Continuous improvement and learning environment
Full Job Description

Job Description

As a Quality Systems Manufacturing Engineer, you will develop and launch automated body and vehicle dimensional measurement systems that enable world-class build quality. You will start in centralized Manufacturing Engineering and transition into the assembly plant environment as programs move into launch and production.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and implementation of automated body and vehicle dimensional measurement systems in partnership with ME Body Quality, BIW/GA Manufacturing Engineering, Controls/Robotics/Conveyance, Launch Execution, and Plant Dimensional teams

  • Define detailed zone processes, conversion timing, and cost estimates for new and existing programs, ensuring all deliverables meet program timing

  • Develop Statements of Requirements (SOR) for measurement, tooling, and automation systems

  • Define dimensional measurement strategies with VDQM, Body and GA Quality Leads, and Plant Dimensional personnel

  • Manage system development from concept through processing, tool design, build, integration, installation, and dimensional validation in assembly plants and/or metal centers

  • Deliver a tuned-in body that meets Manufacturing Validation requirements, including MV-1 and PED114

  • Capture lessons learned and continuous improvement ideas and drive them into standards, procedures, processes, and tool designs

  • Lead cross-functional project teams, managing deliverables, timing, investments, resources, and structured problem solving

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

  • 3–5 years of experience in Body Manufacturing and/or Manufacturing Engineering

  • Experience with body shop automated system development, including processing, design, construction, and integration phases

  • Proven project management experience with suppliers and integrators to ensure on-time delivery

  • Expertise in body manufacturing and assembly processes with experience in dimensional quality and/or measurement systems

  • General knowledge of statistics and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)

  • Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and facilitate cross-functional teams and train others in new techniques

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Demonstrated teamwork skills and ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders

  • Ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with inspection systems using moving and fixed cameras

  • Body shop launch and plant experience

  • Experience troubleshooting tooling issues and driving root-cause corrective action

  • Dimensional process control experience

  • GOM software proficiency

  • Knowledge of Teamcenter Visualization/Mockup

  • Manufacturing processing and/or vehicle launch experience

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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