Validation Lead Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Validation Lead Engineer overseeing testing, quality assurance and stakeholder collaboration at Ford. Driving performance through data-driven insights and utilizing Agile methodologies.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $86,600 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, execution oversight, and defect management, utilizing tools like Jira and TestRail. Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.

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Test ManagementAgile/Scrum MethodologiesData AnalysisDefect TrackingStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Test ManagementData AnalysisKPI ReportingDefect TrackingDashboard Creation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStakeholder EngagementCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

JiraTestRailConfluencePower BISQLPython

Industry Keywords

Quality AssuranceProgram Increment PlanningAgile PracticesTest DesignPerformance Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Strategic Planning & Execution Oversight: Defining and updating priorities and roadmaps aligned with Program Increments, overseeing test design progress, leading review sessions, driving critical defect follow-up, reporting, and resolution, and 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.