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Quality and Reliability Engineer

AT General Motors
General Motors

Quality and Reliability Engineer

East Lansing, MI

Description

Onsite - Position requires an employee to be onsite on a full-time basis.

Relocation:

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The Role:

Manage daily requests for support solving issues and utilize Red X Tools to root cause. Develop quick containments with robust long term solutions to different problems. Present the Assembly Plant and Engineering Staff with clear problem definition and technical guidance on complex problems. Support Launch of new products in the plant. Manage Supplier Quality problems as they arise and work with issues using the SPPS process to document and resolve.

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What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

  • Develop quality standards and procedures for the plant.
  • Manage multiple projects with broad scope and high degree of difficulty.
  • Generate unique technical solutions utilizing 7 Diamonds Process, Red X and other tools as applicable.
  • Assist production in prevention of defect occurrence and recommend process changes.
  • Work with Launch Team on new vehicle builds. Support IRT Co-Chairs as necessary and transition commodities into the team as launch progresses into saleable builds.
  • Work with suppliers to address SPPS's issued and ensure robust countermeasures.
  • Work with suppliers and engineering to develop inspection standards for parts and subassemblies.
  • Share Lessons Learned with Engineering to prevent repeat design or build issues.
  • Review of nonconforming parts and sub-assemblies for proper initial disposition and root cause follow-up.
  • Coordinate periodic system and process audits at the plant and at suppliers.
  • Coordinate quality evaluation of new vehicles with engineering and production.
  • Coordinate engineering change implementation.
  • Evaluate employee suggestions.
  • Issue technical reports and make presentations to management.
  • Work Off-Shifts as required.
  • Domestic and Global Travel as required.

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated ability to attain results, while balancing technical solutions with business imperatives
  • Solid analytical/problem solving skills with capability to identify solutions to unusual and complex problems
  • Generate technical solutions utilizing 7 Diamonds, Red X, DFMEA Tools and others as applicable
  • Must excel at problem solving - root cause, containment, robust long-term solutions
  • Exercises independent judgment in managing complex and ambiguous tasks with minimal input from supervisor
  • Understanding of lean concepts
  • Thorough understanding and capacity to effectively operate in all areas of the plant production process
  • Effective communicator with solid oral and written presentation skills

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

  • Advanced degree in Engineering
  • Electrical systems knowledge in wiring or electronic module communication
  • Familiar with 7-diamond process
  • Red X Journeyman Certification
  • Engineering Work Order (EWO)/Parts Release familiarity
  • Familiar with pulling prints, reading drawings, Vismoc, GDIS, GSIP, GQTS, PRTS, PADs
  • Supplier audit experience
  • Knowledge of PPAP requirements
  • Production Group Leader Experience
  • Certified Quality Engineer

Sponsorship:

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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Client-provided location(s): Lansing, MI, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202501111
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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