Appearance Quality Launch Lead
General Motors

Job Info

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Job Description

General Motors Creative Design is seeking a Launch Lead for the Appearance Quality team. In this position, you will be the last line of defense for multiple vehicle and mobility programs, ensuring that appearance and aesthetic design intent is in line with GM standards for color, grain, gloss and overall quality of appearance for production parts and the product as a whole. You will provide leadership and mentorship in the successful evaluation of these parts and vehicles to GM standards. You will work closely with internal customers and external suppliers to achieve overall vehicle harmony. You will supervise daily activities of others and interact frequently and independently with cross-functional team members and suppliers. You must act with urgency to manage various appearance activities vital for meeting deadlines. We need someone who will be confident in their judgement and who is willing to be a strong voice for Creative Design with our manufacturing partners and suppliers.

If you have experience in appearance quality and are interested in playing an integral role ensuring that quality within General Motors vehicle and mobility solutions, this could be the position for you!

In this role you will:

• Evaluate Production Parts for compliance to GM Masters and Standards for Color / Grain / Gloss and overall quality appearance
• Coordinate & Conduct Interior and Exterior Vehicle Appearance Harmony Reviews (color/grain/gloss) in Warren and at the Vehicle Assembly Plants
• Document Program Status of Appearance Approval Reports (AAR's) and Vehicle Harmony
• Work with Suppliers, GM Engineering and Supplier Quality to resolve Color, Gloss and overall appearances issues identified during the reviews for PPAP Appearance Approval (AAR submissions) and Vehicle Harmony
• Travel as required - moderate (more around Program Launch Timing)
• Have a sense of urgency to manage appearance activities to meet required dates
• Communicate information to and from internal and external customer organizations
• Coordinate and consult with departments outside Appearance Quality, such as engineering, manufacturing, Supplier Quality and Program Quality.
• Actively participate in improving processes, identifying inefficiencies and drives process change
• Support Globalization of Appearance Harmony Process

Additional Job Description
Qualifications

• Must pass Color Discrimination Test (Munsell-Farnsworth) with a score of < 16
• Experienced in the areas of color/grain/gloss & overall vehicle harmony for conformance to appearance requirements.
• Knowledge of materials/paints/manufacturing processes and their appearance attributes
• High level of written and oral communication skills, especially in the language of color/grain/gloss
• Self-motivated, Pro-Active, and a Decision Maker
• Good Organizational Skills
• Ability to create and deliver effective presentations to Management, with Managerial Courage.
• Demonstrates high level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others.
• Knowledge of computer software as it pertains to engineering - especially MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor's Degree or commensurate experience with fields of study such as Materials, Chemical, Manufacturing and Business Management

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us atCareers.Accommodations@GM.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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