Warren
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Job Description:
As an Energy Quality Engineering Lead, 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 GME SQE Lead. Reviewing manufacturing processes and quality systems to identify risks and prevent issues protects GME 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 GME 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 their supplier's corrective actions and the appropriate read-across of the learnings.
What You'll Do Overall Responsibilities:
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 GME 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. The current GME supply base is in Asia and the need for evening-hour support will be needed on a limited basis.
React to out of standard conditions and work cross-functionally to resolve known issues in a timely manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned, which includes public charging support.
Able to escalate across functions and achieve results. Manages suppliers - engaging senior leaders when needed with suppliers to leverage positive results.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with a technical focus (Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, etc.).
Minimum 5 years in Quality or Engineering including experience with products or processes applicable to automotive production or EV chargers/adapters.
Must have experience in circuit board manufacturing or other electrical components
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.)
Daily Job Responsibilities:
PPAP process and APQP process - part of auto launches and standards
Problem-solving and supporting supplier activities
Document reviews and ensuring proper documentation standards
Direct oversight of suppliers in Thailand, China, and potentially Vietnam during early mornings and evenings due to time zone differences
All documentation and meetings will be conducted in English
Ensure documents are written accurately and meet compliance standards
Training will be provided upon onboarding
Role requires autonomous work with minimal supervision
Familiarity with IATF standards
Customer-specific product knowledge can be trained
Opportunity for extension
Would work through shutdowns
Highly driven with a strong sense of urgency
Ability to work independently while being a team player
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Additional Info:
At least 1 night minimum (3-hour window) working with the supplier, but could go up to 3 nights 7:00pm-11:00pm
12- hour time zone difference with suppliers
This role is categorized as hybrid or remote. Hybrid means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week. The selected candidate will be required to travel on a regular basis (25-50%) including international travel - about 4 times a year, mostly to Asia (Taiwan, China, Thailand, etc.)
