Quality Engineer

Description
Work Arrangement:
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Defiance Global Propulsion Systems (GPS) on a full-time basis.
Relocation:
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
Please Note:
Sponsorship: 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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
The Role
Defiance GPS is looking for a talented Quality Engineer to join our team as a Launch Quality Engineer. This person will be responsible for protecting the customer through monitoring and evaluating internal production processes, examining products to determine their quality, and engaging with sub-suppliers, among other duties.
What You'll Do: (Responsibilities)

• Manage - guide, lead & direct quality technicians
• Understanding customer expectations of and needs from a product
• Developing quality control processes
• Supervising and monitoring production standards
• Monitoring and evaluating internal production processes
• Evaluating the final output of products to determine their quality
• Rejecting products that fail quality standards
• Engaging with customers and gathering product feedback
• Producing statistical reports on quality standards
• Reporting to upper management on quality standard issues
• Improving production efficiency and managing waste

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED are required
• 3+ years of experience in Quality Engineering
• Ability to work / rotate through all 3 shifts (1st, 2nd & 3rd)
• Ability to work over-time, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed
• Excellent attention to detail. Highly conscientious and diligent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others.
• Capable of handling multiple projects without direct supervision. Analytical ability where problems are unusual or difficult.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Familiarity with manufacturing operations, processes, and best practices.
• Basic understanding of quality principles.
• Knowledge/ability to implement lean manufacturing principles.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Preferred: College degree or equivalent training/experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering.
• Experience in casting/propulsion processes and equipment.
• Multiple different manufacturing assignments with successful individual achievements or strong team-based achievements.
• Problem solving experience with Practical Problem Solving, 7-Diamonds, Red-X
• Quality control certification.
• Data analysis and statistical aptitude.

Work Arrangement:
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Defiance Global Propulsion Systems (GPS) on a full-time basis.
Relocation:
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
Please Note:
Sponsorship: 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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
Compensation:
The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate. • The salary range for this role is ($78,000 - $105,700). The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
Benefits: • Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
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