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# Quality, Reliability & Durability (QRD) Engineer

- **Company:** General Motors
- **Location:** Warren, MI, United States
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Data Analytics
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://generalmotors.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers_GM/job/Warren-Michigan-United-States-of-America/Quality--Reliability---Durability--QRD--Engineer_JR-202615083

## About the Role

* 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).
 * 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.

Preferred Skills:

 * Familiar with AI solutions/applications.
 * Expert in Python coding for automation
 * Experience data analytics, processing large datasets to enable AI/ML-ready outputs.

## Description

* 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.


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