Quality Engineer

Job Description 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. This job is eligible for relocation benefits. Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Grand Rapids, MI on a full-time basis.

The Quality Engineer (QE) serves as the critical, technical liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing, and our customers. You will ensure that both internal and external quality requirements are met by analyzing production inputs and outputs, driving corrective actions, and supporting robust quality systems throughout the manufacturing process. What You’ll Do - Monitor, review, and report on quality performance. - Address manufacturing quality concerns and secure customer approval for effective corrective actions. - Review and approve key quality planning documents, including Control Plans, PFMEA, and Process Flow Diagrams. - Audit manufacturing processes and quality systems for compliance and continuous improvement. - Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action activities for internal and external quality issues. - Apply working knowledge of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). - Provide technical guidance to improve quality performance and support robust problem resolution. - Support product launches, changeovers, and ongoing production activities with technical expertise. - Communicate effectively across cross-functional teams and champion Built-In Quality (BIQ) initiatives. - Support compliance with IATF 16949, GM Global Manufacturing System (GMS), and BIQ standards. Required Qualifications - 3+ years of experience in quality, engineering, or manufacturing. - Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes, procedures, tooling, and equipment. - Ability to investigate quality issues and develop sound, data-based solutions. - Proficiency in print reading (GD&T), part measurement, and gage functionality. - Familiarity with statistical quality control and DOE. - Ability to work any shift and weekends as required. Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Manufacturing, Welding, Materials, Chemical) or an equivalent Technical Degree such as Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics - Experience with Teamcenter. - Technical or quality-related certifications (CQE, Six Sigma, etc.). - OEM or Tier 1 automotive experience including IATF 16949 certification. - Background in quality engineering, supplier quality, or manufacturing quality. - Knowledge of APQP. - Statistical problem-solving certification (Red X, OpEx, DFSS, DMAIC). 

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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