QRD Lead - Body Structures & Closures

General Motors • Warren, MI

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.. The Role Vehicle quality is one of the strongest drivers of customer retention. As the Quality/Reliability/Durability (QRD) Lead for Body Structures and Closures, you will play a critical role in elevating that experience. In this role, you will partner closely with Global Vehicle Hardware & Engineering, Global Quality, and Manufacturing to influence design, resolve issues, and drive measurable improvements. The ideal candidate brings strong product engineering fundamentals, proven data-analysis skills, and the ability to collaborate and lead effectively across functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent
• 2 years of experience in product development and/or product quality.
• Technical knowledge of body structures and/or closures components and vehicle-level integration
• Proven leadership communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and lead teams through issues
• Strong track record of structured problem solving, risk management, and decisive execution
• Results-driven mindset

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with GM Vehicle Program processes, tools, and deliverables
• Consistent demonstration of GM Behaviors, including integrity, collaboration, resilience, accountability, and continuous learning

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and synthesize QRD data to track progress toward KSI targets.
• Develop gap-to-target plans and partner cross-functionally to deliver on glidepath commitments.
• Present quality metric status, trends, and forecasts to leadership at multiple levels.
• Coach cross-functional partners on quality data and tools; collaborate with SMTs to drive root‑cause analysis, develop solutions, and implement vehicle-level improvements.
• Demonstrate a continuous learning mindset and actively build technical capability in the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level