Manufacturing Software Test Engineer - Kansas City KS

VetJobs•Kansas City, KS

2d•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. Working with cross-functional teams and using data-driven decisions, the MSTE supports improvements in Electrical First-Time Quality (E-FTQ), manufacturing efficiency, and throughput, helping deliver safe, high-quality, defect-free vehicles. The MSTE leads the strategy, implementation, and continuous improvement of production test systems across vehicle assembly operations. The position partners with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, IT, Maintenance, supplier partners, and Vehicle Engineering Teams to keep systems 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 at a specific location on a full-time basis.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, diagnostic information, and vehicle systems documentation, including service information.
Ability to debug and troubleshoot code similar to Python, C++, or Visual Basic.
Experience with, or a 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.
No GM immigration-related sponsorship is provided for this role; applicants must not require such sponsorship now or in the future.

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 will also be 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 in collaboration 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 system 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.