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Ford Motor Company · 1 day ago

Feature Assurance Leader

Dearborn, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is a global leader in the automotive industry, committed to building a better world. In this role, you will lead a global team responsible for ensuring the flawless launch of features across Ford and Lincoln programs, developing test plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive execution and quality assurance.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Features Assurance Engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Design and drive test strategies into cross-organizational teams. Design, develop, and execute new “negative” test plans across all features

Responsible for the launch of the global product portfolio of over 110 features, ensuring partner teams create robust architecture, design, DFMEAs, and requirements and integrating hardware and software solutions together to a product on a program. Accountable for chief-level feature sign-off for launch

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (including product/program management, validation and verification, software, hardware, design, integration, quality, and architecture) to drive execution to program timelines

Provide technical guidance and expertise in areas such as connectivity, body, chassis, powertrain, EV, and work with partners in infotainment, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. Apply a cross-functional vehicle- and system-level mindset to understand and help troubleshoot end-to-end feature operation

Drive warranty and other launch feedback into execution and partnered feature design teams. Ensure the highest standards of design excellence, quality, and reliability through evaluative testing and reviewing verification feature results. Identify and mitigate technical risks and challenges associated with features, proactively addressing issues to ensure successful delivery

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize feature development and deployment processes, tools, and methodologies, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness. Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership and stakeholders, providing regular updates and insights

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringSoftware EngineeringSystem EngineeringAutomotive Industry ExperienceFeature Systems DevelopmentContinuous Improvement MindsetCross-functional CollaborationLeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field

Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in system engineering, software development, or related technical roles within the automotive industry, demonstrating a deep understanding of software and hardware systems

Proven expertise in defining, developing, and optimizing secure and safe feature systems for vehicles, including a comprehensive understanding of system architecture, integration, verification processes, and performance requirements specific to automotive applications

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively engage with cross-functional teams, external partners, and stakeholders to drive successful feature system development projects

Proven leadership abilities, with a track record of mentoring and guiding technical teams, fostering innovation, and delivering high-quality feature systems that meet safety, security, and performance objectives

Preferred

Master's degree in a technical or Management field

10+ years of experience in automotive electrical systems

5+ years in people management

Experience launching new vehicles with a track record of achieving plant quality targets

Mastery of product development deliverables and Ford engineering tools (AVBOM / WERS / AIMS / 5Ds / eFDVS, Jama / Engineering Sign Off / DFMEA / Six Sigma/Confluence and Jira applications)

Demonstrated ability to comprehend end-to-end systems of systems, apply systemic thinking, critical thinking, and strategic reasoning to identify opportunities, rapidly understand complex concerns, provide alternative solutions, and drive strategy from concept through to production

Comfort with ambiguity, with a demonstrated ability to structure an approach to complex problems and drive clarity on solutions

Understand and drive innovation and change in processes, engineering excellence, quality, and efficiency

A drive for a system approach to design and development, coupled with a desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement