Quality Systems Engineer - Torque SME

The Role:

Conduct Annual GMS-BIQ Torque/Process/Weld Assessments at all GMNA Vehicle Assembly, Powertrain, Metal Centers and Component Holding Plants.  Lead/Conduct Torque Confirmation Reviews at GMNA Vehicle Assembly Plants for New Product Programs along with representatives from Fastening Engineering, MEVS Group and Plant personnel to prevent torque recalls during the launch process.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct GMS-BIQ Torque/Process/Weld Assessments at all GMNA Vehicle Assembly, Propulsion, Metal Centers and Component Holding Plants. These assessments require knowledge of the Global Quality Manual Statements, Tool & Equipment Bulletins, various Manufacturing Engineering Process Control Plans, PAD/MPD requirements.

• Lead/Conduct Torque Confirmation Reviews at GMNA Vehicle Assembly. Plants for New Product Programs along with representatives from Fastening Engineering, MEVS Group, and Plant personnel to prevent torque recalls during the launch process.

• Assist with procedural updates to the Global Quality Manual.

• System Matter Expert (SME) for Global Quality on Fastening, joining, dispense, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).

• KCDS decisions – Responsible to help make decisions on whether items become KPC’s/PQC’s based on data provided by DRE/BFO’s.

• Facilitate monthly global QSE fastening joining and dispense meeting.

• Support GRA council. Make recommendations and develop solutions for global read across.

• Represent the Quality Ops organization and support MEVS on PCP and TEB updates.

• Support and implement projects as it relates to Innovation and Technology that can enhance Quality systems.

• Travel to all applicable sites throughout GMNA to conduct audits, torque confirmation reviews, and support problem solving when necessary. (Extensive travel)

• Expense reporting for all travel activities and control expenses to departmental budget.

Knowledge

• Fastening / Joining / Dispense

• Engineering Change Management (ECM)

• Teamcenter

• Global Quality Manual (GQM)

• Process control plans (PCP)

• Tool & Equipment bulletins (TEB)

• Part finder

• Process Quality Requirements System (PQRS)

•  Problem Resolution & Tracking System (PRTS)

• Calibration / Verification

• Global Product Description System (GPDS)

• Auros / K-PAC review

• Plant Floor Change Management (PFCM)

• Global Standard Inspection Process (GSIP)

• Fastening Controller (Atlas Copco)

• User Acceptance Test (UAT)

• Tool restrictions (tethering)

• PFMEA / DFMEA

• Master Process Document (MPD)

• Workplace Safety System

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)  

• Leadership skills are required to be able to converse and report to Plant Staff and other Engineering Departments.

• Comfortable presenting to large groups.

• Ability to travel, coach, teach, and assess BIQ, Fastening, Joining, Dispense Processes. (Driver’s License/Passport)

• Comfortable working in a variety of manufacturing environments and wearing appropriate PPE.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Minimum 5 years Vehicle Assembly Experience (Body shop and General Assembly

•  Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering preferred)

• Combination of Vehicle Assembly, Body, Propulsion, and Component experience (preferred)

• Master’s Degree (preferred)

• ASQ / ISO certifications (preferred)

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