Quality Engineer

Job Description

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)

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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 :

Please Note :

This role do not start until July 2026.

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