Supplier Quality Engineer

General Motors

Michigan

Job Description
The Role
As a GM Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE), your core responsibility is the execution of the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process. This typically includes review of program progress to milestones and identifying/mitigating risks to GM and our customers. You will also assure supplier understanding of, and compliance to, APQP processes such as Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Quality plans (Control Plans, FMEA), and Run at Rate verification.
Taking a proactive approach is critical to your success as a GM SQE. Reviewing manufacturing processes and quality systems to identify risks and prevent issues protects GM and our customers. We work to build our suppliers’ performance through technical support, continuous improvement activities, and assistance in identifying opportunities during launch, ongoing production, and implementation of changes. You will develop, maintain, and ensure adherence to GM standards while verifying their suppliers’ quality and manufacturing processes identify, and protect our customers, when those requirements are not met.
Your ability to quickly collaborate with the cross-functional teams to facilitate, or lead, root cause analysis and corrective actions determination when issues arise are pivotal for this role. Great SQEs look to tackle problems quickly. You will also verify on-site implementation of a supplier’s corrective actions and the appropriate read-across of the learnings.
What You’ll Do
Execute APQP process with those Suppliers assigned to meet or exceed program work.
Execute Program Reviews to program achievements and escalate issues appropriately.
Ensure supply base adheres to GM standards and quality and manufacturing processes are enabled to identify out of standards conditions while preventing them to move to the next process or manufacturing site.
React to out of standard conditions are work cross functionally to resolve known issues in a timely manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Your Skills & Abilities ( Required Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree.
3+ years of experience in Quality or Engineering.
Ability to travel up to 75% to Supplier Manufacturing sites to ensure robust quality plans are in place.
Proficient in print reading and interpretation, part measurement, gage design and function.
Comprehension of geometric design and tolerance (GD&T).
Comprehension of manufacturing and assembly plant processes, procedures, tooling, equipment, and facilities.
Comprehension of probability, statistical quality control and design of experiments.
Ability to investigate quality problems and to apply sound technical judgment to develop potential solutions.
Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as needed
Emerging partnership and teamwork skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment
Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability, and trust
Ability to work effectively from remote locations (suppliers, various GM facilities, home, etc.)
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Automotive experience with Tier 1 or OEM
Experience with exterior components
IATF Certification
ASQ Certification
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 at least 50% or more on a frequent basis. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate. This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis. A company vehicle will only be provided for this role by passing the Motor Vehicle Report review.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
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.
Benefits Overview
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Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire .
Accommodations
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Posted 2026-05-09

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