General Motors · 8 hours ago
Supplier Quality Engineer - Seats SMT
Warren, Michigan, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expGeneral Motors is seeking a highly motivated and experienced automotive manufacturing quality professional to join their Seats SMT team. This role is crucial for ensuring the quality of seat components through robust supplier management, advanced quality planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and participate in APQP processes and methods for new and revised seat components, ensuring suppliers meet General Motors' quality standards and program timelines
Drive cross-functional team leadership activities, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing teams to resolve supplier quality issues and optimize component performance
Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive supplier quality management strategies and systems, including audits, performance metrics, and corrective action plans
Conduct supplier assessments and capability studies to evaluate their ability to meet technical specifications and production demands, with a focus on seat manufacturing
Facilitate root cause analysis and problem-solving activities for supplier-related quality defects, driving effective and sustainable corrective actions
Provide technical guidance and support to suppliers to improve their manufacturing processes, quality systems, and overall component quality
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience gained through extensive hands-on manufacturing and quality work
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, Engineering, or Operations within a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated hands-on factory floor experience supporting production and program launches
Strong understanding of manufacturing quality systems and supplier quality management practices
Working knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T, dimensional measurement systems, and gage design and validation
Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and suppliers without direct authority
Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to drive accountability and results
Willingness and ability to travel typically up to 25%, with increased travel during program launch periods
Preferred
Automotive industry experience
Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments and new product launches
Experience with AIAG quality systems and tools such as APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Run at Rate (R@R)
Professional certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
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Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
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