Supplier Quality Global Commodity Lead

Job DescriptionThe Role: The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will be the technical liaison between GM purchasing, product engineering, manufacturing, and our supply base. In this role, the Supplier Quality Engineer will work with suppliers to resolve supplier manufacturing and quality issues, implement, and monitor advanced quality planning systems, and provide technical support throughout the lifecycle of a particular commodity. Additionally, this position will perform the Global Commodity Lead role for overhead systems.What You'll Do: Assuring supplier understanding and compliance with APQP processes and product PPAP submission and approval requirements.Reviewing and approving supplier quality plans (Control Plans, PFMEA) for new components and assemblies for vehicle launch.Reviewing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems.Facilitating root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issuesPerforming on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of correction actions of supplier quality issuesImplementing and monitoring supplier part qualification and certification processes (PPAP, Run at Rate).Improving quality performance of suppliers by conducting onsite workshops at supplier locations, providing technical assistance in developing a robust quality system, or other technical support as required.Providing technical assistance during supplier launch, change-over and ongoing production activities.Act as the global lead for overhead systems, being the main SQE for supporting purchasing and product engineering team with all sourcing of overhead systems.Lead global read across (GRA) activities for overhead systems.Manage continuous improvements to the overhead systems supplier quality requirements for our suppliers.Your Skills & Abilities (Qualifications):Bachelor's degree is required. Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Manufacturing, Welding, Plastics, Materials, Chemical preferred) or an equivalent Technical Degree such as Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics is acceptable. Others will be considered only if candidate has extensive job experience in automotive manufacturing and quality.Minimum 5 years experience in quality, engineering and/or manufacturing.Manufacturing or quality control experience for overhead systems is highly preferred  Proficient in print reading and interpretation, part measurement, gage design and function.Proficient knowledge of geometric design and tolerancing (GD&T).Proficient knowledge of manufacturing and assembly plant processes, procedures, tooling, equipment, and facilities.Demonstrated knowledge of probability, statistical quality control and design of experiments.Proficient ability to investigate quality problems and to apply sound technical judgment to develop potential solutions.Proficient ability to manage multiple projects and lead diverse cross functional teams simultaneously.Ability to travel up to 50% (domestic and international).What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):Master’s degree in Business or Engineering is a plusTechnical and Quality Certifications are a plusThree or more years’ OEM or Tier 1 experience in automotive quality, manufacturing or engineering functions, including demonstrated experience and capability in any of the following areas:Statistical Problem Solving (Red X, DFSS, DMAIC).Product EngineeringLean Manufacturing and or Manufacturing Quality.Manufacturing, Process and or Tool Engineering.Quality Systems Planning (APQP), including PPAP.Manufacturing or quality control experience for overhead systems.High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others.Strong oral, written and presentation skills.#LI-JT2 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 hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. The selected candidate will be required to travel on a regular basis (25-50%) for this role. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate. 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