Senior QA engineer preventing software defects across Ford’s electric vehicle platforms. Leading root-cause analysis, audits, quality metrics, and engineering process improvements.
Responsibilities
Facilitate root cause analyses with cross-functional engineering teams using 8D, Five Whys, and PDCA
Document findings, contributing factors, and systemic weaknesses
Define, track, and verify Prevent Recurrence Actions
Document and resolve non-conformances and potential issues, tracking corrective-action effectiveness
Plan, schedule, and conduct quality audits across processes and products
Identify non-compliance, risks, and improvement opportunities; prepare reports, communicate findings, drive closure, and escalate open findings
Establish data-collection processes for key quality measures
Apply statistical methods to monitor quality metrics, identify trends, and improve process and product quality
Synthesize Software Quality Assurance data and activities into actionable summaries
Develop and maintain dashboards, newsletters, executive summaries, and presentations for engineering teams and executive leadership
Collaborate with supplier quality management teams to ensure externally sourced components meet Ford electronic Statement of Work requirements
Conduct software design reviews for architectural and quality compliance
Participate in engineering joint reviews
Coach and train engineering teams on software quality best practices, including Automotive SPICE compliance
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field of study
10+ years' software engineering experience in the automotive industry
3+ years' experience in software quality and defect prevention for embedded software systems
Experience with root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action management, and quality audits
3+ years' experience with structured problem-solving tools, including 8D, 5 Whys, Root Cause Analysis facilitation, and PDCA
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Proof of degree completion required; degrees obtained outside Canada require an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency
Experience with software quality audits, non-conformances, and software process assessments is an asset
Automotive SPICE assessor certification is an asset
Experience with Failure Mode Avoidance, embedded software development, verification and validation is a plus
Experience applying statistical methods to quality metrics and working within a software quality organization
Experience with automotive software engineering processes, Ford’s Global Product Development System, and Ford Design and Release Engineer work
Experience with Ford electronic Statement of Work requirements and supplier quality management
Experience with development and operations practices, continuous integration, and automated software testing
Knowledge of open-source software compliance and cybersecurity best practices
Excellent communication, coaching, and training skills
Benefits
Annual Compensation bonus program eligibility
Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout recruitment, selection, and assessment processes
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