Quality Manager at General Motors

Roanoke, Indiana, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Automotive, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 3+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
  • 3+ years of quality experience (engineering, operations, assurance)
  • 8+ years of manufacturing experience
  • 5+ years of testing and integration experience
  • Strong knowledge of GMS, BIQ, and Global Quality Requirements (GQRs)
  • High-level problem-solving and continuous improvement skills
  • Strong communication, presentation, and task management abilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Power BI, SAP, GSIP, Cognos

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day quality operations and coordinate activities across departments
  • Lead strategy and implementation of large-scale quality initiatives
  • Develop new products, processes, and standards aligned with GM’s business strategy
  • Drive continuous improvement and change management across the plant
  • Build and develop high-performing teams; make staffing decisions and guide development
  • Achieve plant metrics (Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, Environment)
  • Champion Global Manufacturing System (GMS), Built-in Quality (BIQ), and Workplace Safety System (WSS)
  • Maintain control systems, budgets, and performance monitoring tools
  • Lead document control and competitive benchmarking to improve Cost of Quality (CoQ)
  • Influence internal and external stakeholders to adopt new practices and approaches
  • Oversee the plant’s entire quality function, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment with global standards
  • Collaborate with Shop Directors and cross-functional manufacturing teams to define, approve, and standardize Global Quality Operations requirements
  • Launch quality system procedures, metrics, and best practices
  • Proactively address manufacturing requirements during the Global Product Development Process (GPDP) and Product Quality Readiness Reviews (PQRRs)
  • Support all launch improvement initiatives

Skills

Quality Management
Quality Engineering
Quality Assurance
Continuous Improvement
Change Management
Global Manufacturing System
Built-in Quality
Workplace Safety System
Team Leadership
Strategic Planning
Problem Solving
Document Control
Benchmarking
Budget Management
Performance Metrics

General Motors

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

About General Motors

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters
1908Year Founded
$486.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Assistance
Flexible Work Hours
Discount on GM vehicles

Risks

Shutting down Cruise Robotaxi may affect investor confidence in GM's AV strategy.
Chevrolet Equinox EV recall could harm GM's safety reputation.
Leadership transition in design may disrupt continuity and brand identity.

Differentiation

GM's Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances fuel efficiency in traditional vehicles.
GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.
GM's pivot to personal autonomous vehicles aligns with consumer trends.

Upsides

Partnership with Nvidia boosts GM's autonomous vehicle technology capabilities.
Collaboration with ChargePoint expands EV charging infrastructure, enhancing consumer appeal.
Bryan Nesbitt's appointment as design head may bring innovation to GM's vehicle design.

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