Validation Lead Engineer

In this position...

• Strategic Planning & Execution Oversight:Defining and updating priorities and roadmaps aligned with Program Increments overseeing test design progress leading review sessionsdriving critical defect follow-up reporting and resolutionand tracking overall execution status.
• Data Collection Analysis & Insight Generation:Gathering critical project data analyzing performance through KPIs and generating insightful reports and dashboards to inform planning track progress and highlight defect trends.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication:Engaging with cross-functional teams and stakeholders for alignment on plans disseminating information (including defect status) and addressing needs effectively.
• Utilizing Key Tools & Methodologies:Employing Jira TestRail Confluence data analysis tools (SQL Python BI platforms) and Agile/Scrum practices to facilitate planning execution and defect management.

What youll do..

• BPR / SRR Documents/Presentations
• Weekly Priority Lists & Updated Roadmaps
• Critical Defect Status Reports & Follow-up Summaries
• Daily Pass/Fail Status Updates
• KPI Analysis Reports & Insights
• Automated Performance Reports
• Interactive Dashboards and Data Visualization
• Data Quality Reports:Assessments of the accuracy completeness and reliability of reporting data.

Work Products

Work products are the specific artifacts created or maintained by the TTM during their tasks which contribute to the deliverables. These include:

• BPR Meeting Agendas Minutes and Action Item Logs.
• SRR Input Data and Presentation Materials.
• Consolidated Status Reports from Cross-Functional Teams.
• Jira Dashboards and Custom Reports for project tracking.
• Excel Spreadsheets for data collection analysis and ad-hoc reporting.
• TestRail generated reports on test execution coverage and milestone progress.
• Confluence Pages for documenting processes meeting notes and shared knowledge.
• SQL Queries and Python Scripts for data extraction transformation and report automation.
• Power BI/Qlik (or other BI tool) dashboard files and data models.
• Presentations (e.g. PowerPoint) for various forums (BPR SRR EMM).
• Defect Tracking Logs and Triage Summaries.
• Roadmap Visualizations (e.g. Gantt charts timelines).
• GPDS-compliant documentation related to testing and quality processes.
• Communication templates for status updates and issue escalation.

Youll have...

Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science Information Systems or a related technical field
3-5 years of experience in test management quality assurance or a related technical role
Proficiency with Jira TestRail and Confluence for test tracking and documentation
Experience building dashboards using Power BI Qlik or similar BI platforms
Strong working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies particularly Program Increment (PI) planning
Demonstrated ability to manage defect tracking and triage processes
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with experience presenting to cross-functional and leadership audiences
Strong analytical skills with experience generating KPI reports and data quality assessments

Even better you may have...
Experience creating roadmap visualizations (e.g. Gantt charts) and project documentation in compliance with organizational standards (e.g. GPDS)- pref

Hands-on experience with SQL and Python for data extraction transformation and automation- pref.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 Years Day

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

This position is a salary grade range of 7 - 8 and ranges from $86600 - $166200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates 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

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 the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

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 #LI-LB1