Quality Engineer

Description
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This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Tonawanda on a full-time basis.
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 (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) :

• 1+ years of related experience (Manufacturing or Engineering internships and/or co-ops can be included as experience).
• 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 a 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.

Compensation:

• The expected base compensation for this role is: $86,900.00 - $114,700.00 USD Annual. Actual base compensation within the identified 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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