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.
Want more jobs like this?
Get jobs in East Lansing, MI delivered to your inbox every week.
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.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (U.S.)
General Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Accommodations (U.S. and Canada)
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.