General Motors

Supplier Quality Global Commodity Lead

General Motors • $90K — $120K *
Warren, MI 48089Hybrid
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent Technical Degree is required
  • Minimum 5 years experience in quality, engineering, and/or manufacturing
  • Proficient in print reading, part measurement, and gage function
  • Strong knowledge of geometric design and tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Experience with manufacturing and assembly plant processes is essential
  • Ability to investigate quality problems and develop solutions
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Assure supplier understanding and compliance with APQP processes
  • Review and approve supplier quality plans for new components
  • Evaluate supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems
  • Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues
  • Conduct on-site visits for verification of corrective actions
  • Implement and monitor supplier part qualification processes
  • Lead global activities for overhead systems quality enhancement

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with on-site expectations
  • Opportunity for significant travel (25-50%)
  • Support for skills development in a technical environment
  • Engagement with global supply chain and engineering teams
  • Chance to lead and innovate quality processes for overhead systems
Full Job Description

Job Description

The Role:
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will be the technical liaison between GM purchasing, product engineering, manufacturing, and our supply base. In this role, the Supplier Quality Engineer will work with suppliers to resolve supplier manufacturing and quality issues, implement, and monitor advanced quality planning systems, and provide technical support throughout the lifecycle of a particular commodity. Additionally, this position will perform the Global Commodity Lead role for overhead systems.

What You'll Do:
  • Assuring supplier understanding and compliance with APQP processes and product PPAP submission and approval requirements.
  • Reviewing and approving supplier quality plans (Control Plans, PFMEA) for new components and assemblies for vehicle launch.
  • Reviewing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems.
  • Facilitating root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues
  • Performing on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of correction actions of supplier quality issues
  • Implementing and monitoring supplier part qualification and certification processes (PPAP, Run at Rate).
  • Improving quality performance of suppliers by conducting onsite workshops at supplier locations, providing technical assistance in developing a robust quality system, or other technical support as required.
  • Providing technical assistance during supplier launch, change-over and ongoing production activities.
  • Act as the global lead for overhead systems, being the main SQE for supporting purchasing and product engineering team with all sourcing of overhead systems.
  • Lead global read across (GRA) activities for overhead systems.
  • Manage continuous improvements to the overhead systems supplier quality requirements for our suppliers.

Your Skills & Abilities (Qualifications):
  • Bachelor's degree is required. Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Manufacturing, Welding, Plastics, Materials, Chemical preferred) or an equivalent Technical Degree such as Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics is acceptable. Others will be considered only if candidate has extensive job experience in automotive manufacturing and quality.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in quality, engineering and/or manufacturing.
  • Manufacturing or quality control experience for overhead systems is highly preferred
  • Proficient in print reading and interpretation, part measurement, gage design and function.
  • Proficient knowledge of geometric design and tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Proficient knowledge of manufacturing and assembly plant processes, procedures, tooling, equipment, and facilities.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of probability, statistical quality control and design of experiments.
  • Proficient ability to investigate quality problems and to apply sound technical judgment to develop potential solutions.
  • Proficient ability to manage multiple projects and lead diverse cross functional teams simultaneously.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% (domestic and international).
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Master’s degree in Business or Engineering is a plus
  • Technical and Quality Certifications are a plus
  • Three or more years’ OEM or Tier 1 experience in automotive quality, manufacturing or engineering functions, including demonstrated experience and capability in any of the following areas:
    • Statistical Problem Solving (Red X, DFSS, DMAIC).
    • Product Engineering
    • Lean Manufacturing and or Manufacturing Quality.
    • Manufacturing, Process and or Tool Engineering.
    • Quality Systems Planning (APQP), including PPAP.
  • Manufacturing or quality control experience for overhead systems.
  • High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others.
  • Strong oral, written and presentation skills.

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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.

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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