Quality Engineer

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Buffalo, NY
Hybrid
78K-106K Annually
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Automotive • Big Data • Information Technology • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
The Role
The Quality Engineer will serve as a liaison between production, engineering, and suppliers, focusing on problem-solving, compliance, and quality issues. Responsibilities include auditing quality manuals, approving standardized work, and driving initiatives on the manufacturing floor.
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Work Arrangement:
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Tonawanda, NY 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:
As a Quality Engineer , your role involves serving as a technical liaison between production operations, engineering, suppliers, and supplier quality. You will be responsible for problem-solving both internal and customer-driven issues. Work will include working on the Manufacturing Floor to support Operations and in an office environment.
What You'll Do: Major Duties and Responsibilities
  • Follow and enforce all Site Safety Guidelines.
  • Interact with production and engineering on issues and containments.
  • Interact with Team Leaders and Group Leaders to solve problems
  • Audit elements of the GM Quality Manual and GMS Built-In Quality Statements.
  • Review and approve Standardized Work for the assigned department, ensuring compliance with Tonawanda Quality Standards.
  • Drive problem-solving and lead resolution for supplier, internal, and customer quality issues.
  • Ensure effective containment and resolution for identified non-conforming products.
  • Communicate emerging issues.
  • Support the PTR Process by running PTRs and evaluating their impact on the product/function.
  • Review and approve Plant Floor Change Management Requests for the assigned department.
  • Support department scrap reduction initiatives.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Minimum of Internship in Manufacturing or Internship in Engineering discipline
  • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work / rotate through all 3 shifts (1st, 2nd & 3rd).
  • Ability to work over-time, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • High level of integrity, with the ability to deal with ambiguity and work independently.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of experience in Quality and/or Manufacturing environment
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills to effectively collaborate with various levels of the organization.
  • Ability to solve difficult and complex problems by identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
  • Willingness to ask questions, take initiative, and be resourceful.
  • Knowledge of GMS principles and practices.

Work Arrangement:
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Tonawanda, NY 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 - $105,7000). 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.
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.
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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.
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