Quality Engineer - Aluminum Casting

Job Description

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.  DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Work Arrangement​​: 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.

• Three shift operation-must be willing to work any shift.
• Must be open to overtime work.

The Role:  Defiance GPS is looking for a talented Quality Engineer to join our team as a Quality Engineer-Aluminum Castings.  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.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• 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

• Ability to work OT

• Ability to work on an off shift

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of relative professional experience

• 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

 Education/ Training:

• Required: High School Diploma

• Preferred: College degree or equivalent training/experience

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Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; 
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family