General Motors

Supplier Quality Dimensional Engineer - GM Defense

General Motors • $75K — $95K *
Warren, MI 48089Hybrid
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience in quality or dimensional role
  • 2+ years of engineering experience
  • Eligibility to obtain Secret U.S. Security Clearance post-hire
  • Experience with Polyworks software and scanning equipment operations
  • Knowledge of statistical process control methodologies relevant to GD&T dimensional evaluations
  • Background in Supplier Quality Engineering, Quality Engineering, or Dimensional Engineering
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
  • Willingness to travel to supplier sites as needed

Responsibilities

  • Lead APQP processes for new and revised components to ensure quality plans are established
  • Drive collaboration among engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and suppliers to address and prevent quality issues
  • Utilize Statistical Quality Control methods to evaluate and monitor process stability of components
  • Collect and analyze dimensional data to identify and resolve root causes of quality issues
  • Assess tooling and components using Polyworks and scanning technology against GD&T requirements
  • Manage corrective actions from suppliers and ensure robust root cause analysis and solution implementation
  • Report on quality performance, risks, and initiatives to stakeholders and leadership

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model requiring on-site presence at least 3 times a week
  • Opportunity for travel (25-50%) to supplier sites
  • Engagement with advanced engineering technologies
  • Professional growth within a high-stakes defense environment
  • Participation in quality improvement initiatives within a leading automotive defense sector
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role
The Supplier Quality Dimensional Engineer for GM Defense is responsible for ensuring the quality of components and systems supplied from design to production. This role involves proactive engagement with suppliers to prevent quality issues and drive continuous improvement through Dimensional Engineering, Issue Resolution, and PPAP.

What You'll Do
* Lead and participate in APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) processes and methods for new and revised components, ensuring robust quality plans are in place for fixtures, gages, and measurement technique.
* Drive cross-functional team leadership, collaborating with engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and supplier teams to resolve quality concerns and implement preventative measures.
* Utilize Statistical Quality Control methods to assess measurement systems, such as gage repeatability and reproducibility, and monitor process stability for critical characteristics of components. Coordinate deviations with engineering when necessary.

* Collect dimensional data of components and vehicles to root cause dimensional issues in components and assess vehicle quality in launch.

* Utilize Polyworks and scanning equipment to assess tooling and components against GD&T requirements.
* Manage supplier corrective actions, driving root cause analysis and effective implementation of permanent solutions.
* Communicate quality performance, risks, and improvement initiatives to internal stakeholders and leadership.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree in engineering, similar technical field, or relevant experience in quality or dimensional role.

* 2+ years of Engineering experience.

* Eligible to obtain Secret U.S. Security Clearance after hire.

* Experience in Polyworks software and operation of scanning equipment.
* Understanding and application of statistical process control methodologies for dimensional evaluation to GD&T.
* Background in Supplier Quality Engineering, Quality Engineering, or Dimensional Engineering.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to travel to supplier sites as required.

This position requires eligibility to access classified information at the Secret U.S. Security Clearance level for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. The successful candidate must have eligibility to access classified information at that level.

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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 on a regular basis (25-50%) for this role.This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).

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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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