Validation Lead Engineer

Ford Motor Company•Dearborn, MI

8d•$86,600 - $166,200

About The Position

In this position, the Validation Lead Engineer will be responsible for strategic planning and execution oversight, data collection, analysis and insight generation, stakeholder collaboration and communication, and utilizing key tools and methodologies. This role involves 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. The engineer will also gather critical project data, analyze performance through KPIs, and generate insightful reports and dashboards to inform planning, track progress, and highlight defect trends. Effective engagement with cross-functional teams and stakeholders is crucial for alignment on plans, disseminating information (including defect status), and addressing needs effectively. The role requires proficiency in utilizing tools such as Jira, TestRail, Confluence, data analysis tools (SQL, Python, BI platforms), and Agile/Scrum practices for planning, execution, and defect management.

Requirements

Proficiency in Jira
Proficiency in TestRail
Proficiency in Confluence
Proficiency in data analysis tools (SQL, Python, BI platforms)
Experience with Agile/Scrum practices

Responsibilities

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
Tracking overall execution status
Gathering critical project data
Analyzing performance through KPIs
Generating insightful reports and dashboards to inform planning, track progress, and highlight defect trends
Engaging with cross-functional teams and stakeholders for alignment on plans
Disseminating information (including defect status)
Addressing stakeholder needs effectively