Job Description

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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

About GM

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Why Join Us 

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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