Manufacturing Software Test Engineer

General Motors • Fairfax, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Software Test Engineer (MSTE) develops and executes strategies for production test systems across vehicle assembly plants and supporting facilities to ensure electrical quality and prevent defects. The role oversees test-system integrity, optimizes tester placement and coverage using the Electrical Bill of Operations (BoO), manufacturing requirements, and established best practices, and identifies and resolves testing and program risks. Through cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision-making, the MSTE helps improve Electrical First-Time Quality (E-FTQ), manufacturing efficiency, and throughput, supporting GM’s commitment to safe, high-quality, defect-free vehicles.

The MSTE leads the strategy, implementation, and continuous improvement of production test systems across vehicle assembly operations. The role works with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, IT, Maintenance, and supplier partners to ensure testing systems are reliable, effective, and aligned with quality and production objectives. The position is primarily first shift, with occasional off-shift support as needed, and is categorized as onsite, requiring the selected candidate to report to a specific location full-time. Relocation benefits are available to candidates who qualify under company policy. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, diagnostic information, and vehicle systems documentation, such as service information.
• Ability to debug and troubleshoot code, such as Python, C++, or Visual Basic.
• Experience with, or demonstrated interest in, automotive systems and vehicle technologies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of experience working with automotive electrical systems, diagnostics, or related technologies.
• ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification.
• Working knowledge of General Motors Manufacturing System (GMS) principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience using GM diagnostic tools and systems, including TPM, MDI, and Service Information (SI).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Automotive Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent experience is also considered.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, quality, testing, or vehicle launch activities within an automotive environment.
• Experience with end-of-line test, flash, static, AVT, MERS, JIRA, SPPS, or DVT-related manufacturing software test processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production test system strategies to support vehicle quality, defect prevention, and Electrical First-Time Quality (E-FTQ) goals.
• Ensure test systems are production-ready, validated, and optimized for new vehicle launches and steady-state manufacturing operations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve test-related issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee test software changes and test content governance, ensuring compliance with manufacturing and quality requirements while working closely with Vehicle Engineering Teams.
• Analyze test data to identify trends, improve test effectiveness, reduce false failures, and enhance operational performance.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions related to test systems and vehicle quality concerns.
• Support training, standardization, and best practices for plant teams and stakeholders.
• Communicate tester performance, quality metrics, risks, and improvement opportunities to leadership and key partners.
• Promote safe, compliant, and ergonomic testing processes and equipment across manufacturing operations.

Benefits

• Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
• GM describes benefits and well-being support through its Total Rewards resources; specific benefits are not detailed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed