Quality, Reliability & Durability (QRD) Engineer

General Motors; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement savings plan

Sickness and accident benefits

Life insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition assistance programs

Employee assistance program

GM vehicle discounts

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Quality, Reliability & Durability (QRD) Engineer to drive high levels of product quality, reliability, and durability across global vehicle programs. The role links customer experience, data analytics and product engineering within VSEE Quality to drive containment and long-term quality improvements.

You will implement robust corrective actions, analyze data, and guide manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience with APQP principles and PFMEA.
• Proficiency in Python for automation and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze long-term warranty data across VSEE to identify patterns and trends, and produce summaries for handoff to QRD.
• Represent VSEE QRD in CPIT, Focus CPIT, SMT Core PDT, QRD Reviews and escalation forums.
• Create automation/dashboards for analysis and reporting.
• Support plans to address QRD issues, ensuring containment and permanent corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering to integrate quality considerations into vehicle design and development.
• Utilize PRTS to track, analyze, and resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

APQP principles

PFMEA

Python automation

AI/ML-ready outputs

Data analytics

Quality mindset

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PRTS

CPIT

Job description

Job Description

Our Mission: At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale

As a Quality, Reliability & Durability (QRD) Engineer at General Motors LLC, you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest levels of product quality, reliability, and durability for our vehicles. This role connects customer experience, data analytics and product engineering within Vehicle Software and Electronics Engineering Quality (VSEE Quality) to drive both short‑term containment and long‑term quality improvements across global vehicle programs. You will be instrumental in preventing issues, identifying and resolving problems and continuously improving our manufacturing processes to deliver exceptional products to our customers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze long-term warranty data across VSEE to identify patterns, trends, emerging issues and produce summary of findings needed for handoff to responsible QRD
• Represent VSEE QRD in CPIT / Focus CPIT, SMT Core PDT, QRD Reviews, daily and weekly QRD calls and other escalation forums as required
• Create automation/dashboards for the analysis
• Support plan and implement target sufficiency actions to address QRD issues, ensuring temporary containment and permanent corrective actions are driven to closure
• Collaborate with Product Engineering teams to integrate quality and reliability considerations into vehicle design and development
• Utilize PRTS (Problem Resolution and Tracking System) to effectively track, analyze and resolve quality issues, implementing robust corrective and preventive actions
• Drive containment and permanent corrective actions for plant and service field
• Engage in Supplier Quality Management to assess and improve the quality performance of external suppliers
• Apply advanced Technical Problem‑Solving methodologies to diagnose root causes of complex quality and reliability issues
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of Vehicle Manufacturing Processes to identify opportunities for quality enhancement and defect prevention
• Develop and implement quality metrics and reporting to monitor product performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to manufacturing teams on quality‑related matters

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
• Demonstrated experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) principles and tools
• Proficiency in Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Familiar with AI solutions/applications
• Expert in Python coding for automation
• Experience data analytics, processing large datasets to enable AI/ML‑ready outputs
• Strong understanding of Product Engineering principles and processes
• Experience with problem resolution and tracking systems (PRTS or similar)
• Proven expertise in Supplier Quality Management
• Excellent Technical Problem‑Solving skills, with a track record of successful issue resolution
• Experience applying Variation Reduction methodologies
• In‑depth knowledge of Vehicle Manufacturing Processes
• Ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional team environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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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, H4 EAD, J-1, etc.)

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate

Why Join Us

At GM, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping the future of connected, electric, and autonomous vehicles. You’ll work on cutting‑edge antenna systems alongside some of the brightest minds in automotive and RF technology — with the resources to make an impact at scale. We offer competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a culture that values innovation, inclusion, and forward thinking. This is a unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and help millions of customers around the world stay connected on the move.

Bonus Potential

An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• retirement savings plan
• sickness and accident benefits
• life insurance
• paid vacation & holidays
• tuition assistance programs
• employee assistance program
• GM vehicle discounts
• and more

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