Antenna Design Engineer Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

Work Arrangement

This role is hybrid. The selected candidate is expected to report to the Cole Engineering Center Podium a minimum of three days (Tues., Wed., Thurs.) per week, or as dictated by the business.

The Role
The Senior Field Quality & Reliability Engineer (QRD) is responsible for improving customer satisfaction and reducing warranty exposure by leading field issue identification, analysis, and resolution for vehicle mechatronic hardware and embedded control systems.
This role connects customer experience, data analytics, and product engineering within Vehicle Software and Electronics Engineering Quality (VSEE Quality) to drive both shortterm containment and longterm quality improvements across global vehicle programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze field data including DTCs, warranty claims, plant data, service information, and customer feedback in order to create actionable plans for field resolution.

• Identify, partition (Hardware vs. Software), prioritize, and track issues using GM systems and dashboards.

• Represent VSEE QRD in CPIT / Focus CPIT, SMT Core PDT, QRD Reviews, daily and weekly QRD calls, and other escalation forums as required.

• Plan and implement target sufficiency actions to address QRD issues, ensuring temporary containment and permanent corrective actions are driven to closure.

• Identify and manage breakpoints (BP) for service, plant, and OTA actions.

• Forecast quality and warranty performance targets and track progress against commitments.

• Track trends, Pareto drivers, and maintain Top 20 issue lists.

• Proactively identify emerging issues using plant, service, and field data.

• Support fast response activities, service garage escalations, and readacross initiatives across programs.

• Coordinate and lead global QRD alignment (GMNA priority) through influence.

• Communicate clearly with engineering, manufacturing, service, and supplier teams.

• Balance quality improvements with cost and warranty impact considerations.

Minimum (Required) Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Systems, or related).

• Program management experience, ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment

• Experience with vehicle systems, hardware, or embedded control systems, SW release Cadence, OTA

• Experience analyzing warranty, DTC, or field performance data.

• Ability to lead crossfunctional issue resolution efforts.

• Strong analytical, problemsolving, and communication skills.

• Familiarity with AIenabled tools, automation, or analytics to improve QRD efficiency (e.g., workflow automation, dashboard automation, data triage, AIassisted analysis).

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Quality, Reliability & Durability (QRD), warranty, or field quality roles.

• Experience supporting CPIT, Focus CPIT, SMT Core PDT, and escalation forums.

• Use of QRD tools such as: SI, TrackerGart, QDAP, DAS, GWM, MERS

• Knowledge of Hardware vs. Software issue partitioning and correctiveaction processes.

• Experience working with global teams and suppliers.

• Interest in leveraging digital tools and automation to standardize QRD work.

• Automotive OEM or supplier experience.

Travel
Up to 25% travel to suppliers and assembly plants

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SPONSORSHIP: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, H4 EAD, J-1, etc.)

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate

Why Join Us

At GM, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the future of connected, electric, and autonomous vehicles. You'll work on cutting-edge antenna systems alongside some of the brightest minds in automotive and RF technology - with the resources to make an impact at scale. We offer competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a culture that values innovation, inclusion, and forward thinking. This is a unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and help millions of customers around the world stay connected on the move.

Bonus Potential:An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

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