Supervisor of Supplier Software Quality Assurance

The Supplier Software Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations and team management as well as collaboration across the Software Quality Assurance Organization. They will ensure that the team champions software quality improvement of Supplier-Sourced ECUs by ensuring implementation, execution and continuous improvement of supplier management strategies and processes.

What you'll do...

• Team Management & Development:

  • Directly leading, hiring, training, and managing a team of Supplier Software Quality Assurance Engineers and SMEs.

  • Conducting performance reviews, setting individual goals, and fostering professional growth within their specific team(s).

  • Assigning tasks and managing workloads to ensure timely and effective completion of activities.

  • Drive impactful, transformative work inspired by Ford OS Behaviors.

• Planning & Execution (Operational):

  • Translating the Software Quality Assurance Manager's strategic quality vision into actionable plans for specific projects or product areas.

  • Aligning with Organizational Defect Prevention and Product Defect Prevention teams to ensure appropriate prioritization, and timely delivery of, systemic fixes to address PRAs.

• Project-Level Reporting:

  • Providing regular updates on progress, quality metrics, and identified risks to the SW quality managers and relevant project stakeholders (e.g., project managers, development leads).

  • Using data-driven insights to make improvement recommendations and strategic decisions.

You will have…

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field.

• 15+ years of Software Engineering experience, with the following experience, that may be concurrent:

  • 5+ years performing software quality assurance activities, such as process and work product audits.

  • 2+ years of experience working for, or with, Tier 1 suppliers to deliver high quality software and/or sourcing and purchasing supplier ECUs.

  • 2+ years of experience with standards and regulations, such as ASPICE, Functional Safety (ISO26262), and Cyber Security (R155/R156) are assets.

• Collaborative, customer-focused mindset to drive the right outcomes for our customers (internal and external).

• Ability to effectively manage cross-team capabilities and contribute to your peers’ success.

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and best practices, including experience with Jira work management.

• Clear communication style both laterally to business partners as well as upwards to management.

Even better, you may have...

• Master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field.

• Ability to thrive in an autonomous environment with high ownership and an entrepreneurial mindset.

• High bar to which you hold yourself and others accountable with respect to quality and timely delivery.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more

• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

• Tuition assistance

• Established and active employee resource groups

• Paid time off for individual and team community service 

• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day 

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $112,680-212,760.     

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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