Manufacturing Test Engineer - Onsite (Production Systems)

General Motors Company; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits available

Job summary

General Motors Company is seeking a Manufacturing Software Test Engineer for our Kansas City, MO site. You will lead production test systems across vehicle assembly operations to ensure electrical quality and defect prevention, while collaborating with manufacturing, quality, engineering and IT teams.

The role focuses on test system integrity, tester placement optimization, and data-driven improvements to efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• Read electrical schematics, diagnostic information and vehicle systems documentation.
• Debug/test software and hardware issues in manufacturing environments.
• 3+ years of experience with automotive electrical systems or diagnostics.
• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience with GM diagnostic tools and manufacturing software tests preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Production Test System strategies for vehicle quality and E-FTQ goals.
• Ensure test systems are production-ready and optimized for launches and steady-state operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve test-related issues and drive improvements.
• Oversee test software changes and governance; ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Analyze test data to identify trends and reduce false failures; lead root cause investigations.

Skills

Electrical schematics interpretation

Debugging code (Python/C++/VB)

Automotive systems experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Analytical problem-solving

Decision-making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Auto Tech

Tools

GM diagnostic tools (TPM, MDI, SI)

End-of-line test/flash/testing software (SPPS, DVT)

JIRA

MERS

Job description

General Motors Company is seeking a Manufacturing Software Test Engineer for our Kansas City, MO site. You will lead production test systems across vehicle assembly operations to ensure electrical quality and defect prevention, while collaborating with manufacturing, quality, engineering and IT teams.

The role focuses on test system integrity, tester placement optimization, and data-driven improvements to efficiency and quality.