Lead Vehicle Quality & Reliability Engineer

Waymo

Mountain View (CA)

On-site

USD 210,000 - 259,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program
Equity incentive plan
Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Waymo is seeking a senior quality engineering leader in Mountain View to drive vehicle quality across development and production. You will integrate APQP/PPAP, DFMEA, and reliability plans with OEMs, hardware, and manufacturing teams.

Lead 8D problem-solving, data-driven improvement, and lifecycle quality activities while guiding cross-functional partners and ensuring rigorous quality standards. Expect 20% travel, competitive pay, and a strong bonus/equity program.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering.
  • 10+ years in automotive vehicle design engineering focusing on Vehicle Quality.
  • Proficiency with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, DOE and 8D problem-solving.
  • Ability to analyze complex vehicle specifications for compliance during validation and manufacturing.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead APQP and PPAP for new vehicle launches and ensure ERS compliance.
  • Guide DFMEA, design reviews, DFM/DFx to meet quality standards.
  • Collaborate with OEMs, HW, Vehicle Integration, and Supply Chain to improve quality.
  • Lead root-cause investigations using 8D, 5-Why, and Ishikawa methods.
  • Analyze field data and warranty to drive corrective actions for reliability.
  • Establish quality baselines, PFMEAs, and inspection SOPs for hardware freeze.

Skills

APQP
PPAP
FMEA
MSA
SPC
DOE
8D
Root Cause Analysis
Quality Planning
Leadership

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering
Masters preferred in related field

Tools

MSA
DOE
SPC

Job description

Waymo is seeking a senior quality engineering leader in Mountain View to drive vehicle quality across development and production. You will integrate APQP/PPAP, DFMEA, and reliability plans with OEMs, hardware, and manufacturing teams.

Lead 8D problem-solving, data-driven improvement, and lifecycle quality activities while guiding cross-functional partners and ensuring rigorous quality standards. Expect 20% travel, competitive pay, and a strong bonus/equity program.

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