Quality Engineer

TL;DR

Quality Engineer (Manufacturing Quality): Developing engineering solutions that drive continuous improvement in Safety, Uptime, and Quality across a highly automated three-shift manufacturing operation with an accent on early issue identification, corrective action tracking, and statistical analysis of reject/defect data. Focus on verifying compliance to quality requirements and leading change management to ensure product quality is maintained through manufacturing and into the field.

Location: Rochester, New York (onsite, full-time). GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship.

Salary: $69,900 - $107,300 (base compensation). Bonus potential available.

Company

General Motors (GM) builds automotive technologies with a focus on safety, emissions reduction, and manufacturing quality.

What you will do

• Develop engineering solutions to improve Safety, Uptime, and Quality through continuous improvement.
• Use manufacturing data to identify process conditions, summarize reject/defect trends, and drive corrective actions.
• Provide statistical analysis of manufacturing process data and support statistical process control.
• Lead change management activities to ensure changes do not negatively affect product quality.
• Verify compliance with quality requirements and procedures; coordinate information with internal and external customers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Process, Product, and Mechanical/Controls Engineering; be flexible to work extended/non-core hours when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields (Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent).
• Experience with Quality System methods such as PPAP, AIAG, APQP, or equivalent.
• Ability to understand and assess complex engineering issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Office Suite.
• Familiarity with Minitab or other statistical software (QDAS preferred).
• Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies (Six Sigma, RedX, Shainin, 5-Why, Fishbone, PDCA) and entry-level proficiency in 3D CAD (Solidworks).

Nice to have

• Knowledge of PPAP and Statistical Process Control (SPC), containment, and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Lean Six Sigma belt certification or problem-solving certification.
• Understanding of ISO/IATF quality requirements.
• SQL/database knowledge.
• 2+ years of manufacturing environment experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Health and wellbeing benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, retirement savings, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, and tuition assistance.
• Incentive pay program with bonus potential based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
• Onsite role supporting a highly automated manufacturing operation with cross-functional collaboration.
• Travel required: <25%.
• Relocation benefits may be available.

Hiring process

• Role-related assessments and/or pre-employment screening may be required during the recruitment process.