Quality Engineering - Paint

at  General Motors

JOB DESCRIPTION

On-site: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.
There’s never been a more exciting time to work at GM’s Oshawa Assembly where we are building both HD and LD Chevrolet Silverado t rucks.
We’re on the journey to achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, and building quality trucks play an integral role in helping us fund this future.
We’re looking for new team members to help bring this vision to life in Oshawa. W e have a workplace where we work as One Team and embrace a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. We want those who are bold, innovative, ready to take on challenges, and strive for excellence. Our journey is just beginning, and we want you to be a part of it.
Selected candidates will learn new skills and actively play a role in the development of new plant processes and people. The opportunities at Oshawa Assembly are endless as we build the organization from the ground up and shape it into a Workplace of Choice.
Join our team today!

ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive
• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex
• Red X Journeyperson
• Management experience with demonstrated coaching success
• Demonstrated strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS)

• Knowledge of Paint Process

THE ROLE

We are currently looking for a Quality Engineer at our Oshawa Assembly facility. In this role, the successful incumbent will be responsible for upholding GM’s purpose and values and ensuring the safe work practices of all it’s employees. You will also support the plant in achieving business plan metrics with a focus on attainment of Quality metrics.

WHAT YOU’LL DO (RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Perform early issue identification, tracking and resolution to ensure segment leadership
• Provide executive level reviews to Paint Production and Plant Quality management relative to quality issues identified
• Generate unique technical solutions utilizing Seven Diamonds Process, Red X, Voice of the Customer
• Support resolution of common cause defect (Diamonds 1-4, manufacturing controllable IPTV (External warranty incidents) and DRR / GCA (internal defects) activities
• Drive and support departmental Verification Station activities
• Coach, teach, mentor and develop department in problem solving processes and BIQ IV across the Paint Shop
• Provide mentorship and leadership to hourly problem solvers
• Support compliance (audit) process control plan and technical and equipment bulletins (T&EB)
• Drive tooling compliance
• Lead area countermeasure meeting and participate in RPN reduction activity (PFMEA)
• Be Quality Basket Weave representative
• Work with Process Engineering and Maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement