Senior Quality Engineer, Automotive Compute Modules

Waymo; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Equity incentive plan

Generous company benefits

Job summary

Waymo is seeking a seasoned Quality/Design Engineer for ECU/Compute modules. You will lead quality initiatives across design, manufacturing and supplier networks to ensure robust performance, reliability and safety of compute modules in autonomous driving systems.

The role emphasizes applying APQP/PPAP, DFMEA, and statistical methods, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement in a hybrid work environment. Requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• Extensive experience in automotive electronic product development and quality management.
• Experience with DFMEA, design reviews, and manufacturing process quality.
• Familiarity with quality tools and continuous improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality plans for ECU/Compute modules using APQP/PPAP.
• Ensure DFMEA, design reviews, DFM, and DFx meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to improve quality.
• Analyze reliability and process data; drive corrective actions and audits.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

DOE

8D

Job description

Waymo is seeking a seasoned Quality/Design Engineer for ECU/Compute modules. You will lead quality initiatives across design, manufacturing and supplier networks to ensure robust performance, reliability and safety of compute modules in autonomous driving systems.

The role emphasizes applying APQP/PPAP, DFMEA, and statistical methods, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement in a hybrid work environment. Requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills.