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Work Arrangement
Onsite. This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.
Introduction
At General Motors Bowling Green Assembly, home of the iconic Chevrolet Corvette, we don’t just build cars — we craft American legends. Located in the heart of Kentucky, our facility is where precision engineering meets cutting-edge innovation, and where passionate individuals come together to shape the future of performance vehicles.
We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join our world-class team. This is your opportunity to contribute to the legacy of one of the most celebrated sports cars in automotive history while working in a dynamic, collaborative environment that values continuous improvement, technical excellence, and a commitment to quality.
The Role:
The Bowling Green Quality Engineering Team is looking for a talented and self-driven individual to fill the role of Quality Engineer. Here, every day work is performed in a team dynamic embedded in a plant environment, where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is exercised as well as a high level of independent judgement. The Quality Engineer will apply their expertise in focused areas which may include Chassis, Body, Exterior, Interior, Dimensional, and/or Propulsion, with the opportunity for specialization. This role will directly contribute to maintaining and improving customer satisfaction.
What You’ll Do:
Independent Judgement
- Respond to daily project requests and prioritize work
- Manage complex and ambiguous tasks with minimal input from supervisor
- Manage emerging issues on owned commodities
- Develop quality standards and procedures
- Review nonconforming parts and sub-assemblies for proper initial disposition and root cause
- Analyze data to make educated decisions
- Successfully manage multiple projects with moderate scope and varying degrees of difficulty
Critical Thinking
- Perform root-cause analysis and develop and implement corrective action plans
- Apply Red X Problem Solving Methodology and other applicable tools
- Present to Site Leaders with clear problem definition, technical guidance on complex problems, and regular updates on progress
- Fix supplier quality and engineering issues impacting Global Customer Audit (GCA), Direct Run Rate (DRR), Warranty, and Compass
Collaboration
- Work with production floor, product engineering, supplier-quality engineering, and/or manufacturing engineering to resolve issues
- Assist production in preventing defects and recommend process improvements
- Collaborate with suppliers to address SPPS’s (Supplier Practical Problem Solving) issued and ensure robust corrective action
- Support Launch of new products in the plant when applicable.
- Support off-shift(s) and weekend production as required
- 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
- Visit supplier sites to ensure they are up to our standards or are putting in robust issue countermeasures
Additional Job Description :
Your Skills & Abilities:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Technology, or equivalent related experience
- 2+ years of professional experience
- Ability to Read drawings, understand GD&T, and work with 3D Visualization Software
- Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Statistical Data Analysis
- Strong critical thinking, independent judgement, and interpersonal skills
- Effective communicator with solid oral and written presentation skills
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge:
- Familiarity with Plant Quality systems/applications including GSIP and GEPICS
- Familiarity with Engineering & Supplier Quality systems/applications including ECM, PRTS, SPPS, GQTS, TeamCenter and MPD’s
- Familiarity with Engineering Change Management including ECR’s, TCR’s and parts release processes
- Knowledge of PPQP, APQP and PPAP requirements
- Supplier audit experience
- Red X Journeyman Certification and/or DFSS Green Belt Certification
- Previous experience as a Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Process Engineer, Design Engineer and/or Reliability Engineer
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits
