Launch Quality Engineer - VAA - Detroit, Michigan

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Description
Factory ZERO is our first, all-electric automotive assembly plant and the blueprint of General Motors' electric future! We have a corporate vision of “Zero crashes, Zero emissions, Zero congestion.” Our most novel products like the Hummer EV and our very first autonomous vehicle, Cruise Origin will be assembled right in this facility. This requires us to employ the most upbeat, capable, and innovative talent to ensure we meet the challenges of developing the new manufacturing processes required to assemble these outstanding products! We offer a multifaceted and inclusive work environment that questions the status-quo daily to strengthen our reputation. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to learn new skills and actively play an integral role in the development of new processes here at Factory Zero.

Job Description:

The Value-Added Assembler (VAA) Launch Quality Engineer or manufacturing IRT will be responsible for leading and delivering the VAA sub-systems and components to Factory Zero by meeting all manufacturing integration requirements with Quality on time by collaborating with SMT DRE's, IRT, VSE, Development team, Program team, Manufacturing Core Team, Launch Coordinators etc. Manage daily requests for problem solving issues affecting production and warranty.  In a similar manner, present the Assembly Plant and Engineering Staff with clear problem definition and technical guidance on issues affecting throughput till steady state production and metrics are met. The individual will also be responsible for overlooking VAA component suppliers have quality systems in place to ensure defect free shipments to the assembly plant by working with respective SQE's.

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Liaison between VAA, Assembly Plant, engineering, and suppliers, to ensure vehicle quality and reliability
• Proactively review VAA Standardized Work, PFMEAs, and Process Control Plans to identify and eliminate risk potential for Safety, Quality, Throughput, and Cost issues within VAA processes
• Perform Process Control Plan audits on VAA processes to ensure compliance to GM requirements
• Document all issues on Easel board and PRC/PRTS.
• Actively engage in IRT, VIRT meetings to drive all open Easel board, PRTS issues to closure at the earliest and escalate issues that need help.
• Facilitate Supplier visits to VAA facility to enable resolution of Supplier Quality issues
• Manage multiple projects with broad scope and high degree of difficulty.
• Generate unique technical solutions utilizing 7 Diamonds Process, Red X and other tools as applicable.
• Coordinate Repair, Rework, and Containment Activities for Identified VAA Spills
• AND MORE...