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Quality System Execution Lead
General Motors. Lead engineers executing quality systems projects across Body and General Assembly operations .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering projects and cross-functional teams within manufacturing and quality systems, with a strong focus on project execution, technical specifications, and operational performance. Proficient in developing project plans, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
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Project ManagementManufacturing OperationsQuality SystemsTechnical LeadershipSupplier Management
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Hard Skills
Engineering DegreeProject PlanningAutomated Measurement SystemsGD&TDimensional ControlInstallation and CommissioningContinuous ImprovementDefect PreventionTechnical SpecificationsRisk Management
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsCoachingInfluencing
Tools & Technologies
TeamcenterNXPolyWorksManufacturing SystemsData Integration
Industry Keywords
Body ManufacturingGeneral Assembly ManufacturingAutomotive ManufacturingMetrologyQuality Data Systems
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAssembly
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead engineers executing quality systems projects across Body and General Assembly operations
- Improve manufacturing measurement capability, product quality, launch readiness, and operational performance
- Translate approved strategies and project objectives into execution plans
- Guide technical teams through design and deployment
- Provide day-to-day leadership for project delivery
- Execute projects from requirements definition through design, procurement, integration, installation, commissioning, validation, and production handoff
- Develop and manage project plans, milestones, deliverables, resources, risks, and issue-resolution actions
- Translate manufacturing and quality requirements into Statements of Requirements, technical specifications, acceptance criteria, and executable work packages
- Coordinate technical reviews with engineering teams, plant operations, program teams, suppliers, and stakeholders
- Monitor project health and communicate status, risks, decisions, resource needs, and recovery plans
- Ensure deliverables support launch timing, operational readiness, quality, safety, and maintainability
- Resolve technical, supplier, installation, commissioning, and plant-readiness issues
- Lead handoff to plant and operational teams, including training, documentation, support models, maintenance requirements, and performance monitoring
- Reuse proven solutions and improve consistency across projects and manufacturing locations
- Manage strategic supplier relationships and accountability
- Represent the Execution organization in project reviews and governance forums
- Lead, coach, and develop quality systems and manufacturing engineers
- Allocate team resources and support recruiting, onboarding, performance management, talent reviews, and workforce capability development
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering projects, technical workstreams, or cross-functional teams in manufacturing, quality systems, automation, metrology, or a related field
- Experience developing project plans, technical requirements, schedules, risk responses, and measurable deliverables
- Experience working with manufacturing operations, suppliers, engineering organizations, and plant stakeholders
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to coach, influence, and develop engineers or technical professionals
- Willingness to travel and work on-site at manufacturing plants, supplier locations, and technical centers as required
- Experience with Body Manufacturing, General Assembly Manufacturing, or related automotive manufacturing operations
- Experience with automated measurement systems, advanced metrology, machine vision, optical or laser-based measurement, dimensional control, or quality data systems
- Working knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, dimensional requirements, tolerance specifications, and measurement system capability
- Experience leading installation, commissioning, validation, startup, or production launch activities
- Experience with supplier technical management, procurement support, Statements of Requirements, and technical reviews
- Familiarity with Teamcenter, NX, PolyWorks, or comparable product data management, CAD, dimensional analysis, and inspection tools
- Knowledge of industrial networking, manufacturing systems, connectivity, troubleshooting, or data integration
- Experience driving standardization, continuous improvement, defect prevention, cost effectiveness, or operational performance
- Experience with talent development, performance management, and leading teams through organizational or technology change
- Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future, including H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, or J-1 support
Benefits
Comp & perks- Benefits and Total Rewards resources supporting well-being at work and home
- Inclusive workplace focused on belonging and employee development
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
- No relocation benefits; relocation costs are the selected candidate’s responsibility