Supplier Quality Engineer at General Motors

Buffalo, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Automotive, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum of Internship in Manufacturing or Internship in Engineering discipline
Ability to work / rotate through all 3 shifts (1st, 2nd & 3rd)
Ability to work over-time, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed
Ability to pull prints, read drawings, understand GD&T, etc
Good understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Experience with problem solving processes and tools

Responsibilities

Serve as liaison between the Plant, Suppliers and Supplier Quality Engineering
Lead emerging issues for supplier commodities to ensure parts are delivered to the line in accordance to GM Standards and Specifications through proper containment actions, root cause analysis, countermeasure actions and continuous improvement
Successfully manage multiple projects with broad scope and varying degrees of difficulty
Resolve supplier quality and engineering issues impacting plant performance metrics (IPPM, PPM, Warranty, etc.)
Assist production in preventing defects and recommend process improvements
Collaborate with suppliers to address SPPS (Supplier Practical Problem Solving) issues and ensure robust corrective actions
Share Lessons Learned with Engineering to prevent repeat design or build issues
Coordinate periodic system and process audits at the plant and supplier facilities
Coordinate engineering change implementation and assist in running PTR’s (Production Trial Runs)
Support execution of all GMS (Global Manufacturing System) requirements
Interface with our ESEP provider to adequately support containment events
Manage non-conforming inventory related to supplier quality issues to minimize non-conforming on-hand
Support material team to return non-conforming/suspect material to supplier for analysis via RMA process
Manage cost recoveries associated with supplier quality issues

Skills

Supplier Quality

Root Cause Analysis

Containment Actions

PPM

IPPM

Warranty Analysis

Manufacturing Processes

Continuous Improvement

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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