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Wiring Quality Engineer

General Motors

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Lansing, MI
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

Job Description

Onsite - Position requires an employee to be onsite on a full-time basis.

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

The Role:

Single point contact, and provider of daily support for all things wiring related that are impacting the assembly plant. Work issues related to wire harnesses and be able to work with other QE’s, Material, and DRE’s. Supports problem solving wiring related issues seen in the plant. Manage audits and engineering updates and changes. Works directly with the plant Electrical Team to ensure issues are properly managed with a single point of contact.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

  • Communicate across all departments (E-mail, voicemail, text, calls, IM, Teams)
  • Support GCA Electrical sufficiency
  • Support all Electrical BoO elements
  • Improve the process to support Electrical First time quality goal of 94.5%
  • Support other Electrical team members as needed/directed
  • Provide and communicate feedback on changes or updates to the wire harnesses for follow up
  • Attend 5F and other plant meetings
  • Work with wiring DRE’s on problem solving related to wiring changes
  • Work on continuous improvement (warranty, suggestions, PRTS)
  • Support GA repair on electrical diagnostics and root cause analysis
  • Problem solve issues related to wiring and create corrective actions to fix and contain
  • Analyze and measure suspect harness components and utilize 3D math data to verify measurements and engineering data
  • Support electrical processes in finding electrical concerns and use best practices to trouble shoot. (Wiring engineering concerns, ergo, safety, operator error)
  • Communicate electrical defects such as components not being plugged in, routing issues etc. found at the end of line
  • Lead electrical training courses
  • Communicate with Group Leaders, Team Leaders, and Operators on the line about issues that come arise
  • Conduct audits to verify rosebuds are being seated correctly and connections are being made correctly
  • Support electrical problem solvers with defects found in the plant and work to resolve issues
  • Work with repair with unknown codes to find root cause and work back the system
  • Work with Industrial Engineers to ensure APS is correct with job elements
  • Perform a discovery disconnect on a vehicle and record all defects
  • Write PRTSs on wiring related issues found in the plant
  • Write SPPSs on defects from the supplies and communicate issues with supplier reps
  • Work with suppliers to resolve issues
  • Domestic and International Travel may be required

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Advanced problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge in GSIP & MERS
  • Advanced statistical analysis skills
  • Advanced knowledge of vehicle electrical architecture
  • Understand the product quality standards
  • Understating engineering change process & PTRS’s
  • Strong analytical ability
  • Able to make decisions quickly with a high level of confidence
  • Must be able to continually innovate

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering or technical field
  • Prior manufacturing plant experience in either Electrical or Plant Floor Operations
  • Quality system knowledge of processes in manufacturing
  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills with capability to identify solutions
  • Thorough knowledge of Manufacturing Requirements and how they impact the build process
  • Be able to be flexible in daily tasks

Sponsorship:

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.


We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

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