Senior Software Engineer – Quality Assurance
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Qualifications
- You'll have...
- Education: 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, including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action management, and quality audits, with proven expertise in defect prevention methodologies.
- 3+ years' experience with structured problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Whys, Root Cause Analysis facilitation, PDCA)
- Experience conducting software quality audits, managing non-conformances, and completing software process assessments. Automotive Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination (Automotive SPICE) assessor certification is an asset.
- Demonstrated expertise in Failure Mode Avoidance for software systems and embedded software development. Verification and validation experience is a plus.
- Experience applying statistical methods to monitor and improve quality metrics, and working within a software quality organization.
- Excellent communication, coaching, and training skills to drive cultural and technical improvements.
- Experience with automotive software engineering processes, Ford’s Global Product Development System, and work as a Ford Design and Release Engineer.
- 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.
Experience:
- Even better, you may have...
- This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.
- The expected annual salary range for this Ford of Canada position is $ 105,000.00 - $ 155,000.00 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program. We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
- Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required. Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
- Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, does not sponsor work permit applications.
- This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.
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Responsibilities
- What you'll do...
- Facilitate root cause analyses of identified issues in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams. Use structured problem-solving methods, such as Eight Disciplines (8D), three-legged Five Whys, and Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), to identify underlying causes rather than symptoms.
- Document findings, including contributing factors and systemic weaknesses.
- Define Prevent Recurrence Actions with relevant teams to address root causes. Establish and maintain a systematic tracking process, monitor actions through closure, and verify that implemented actions improve quality without introducing new issues.
- Document non-conformances and potential issues. Work with responsible teams to resolve non-conformances, track progress, and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Plan, schedule, and conduct quality audits across processes and products. Identify non-compliance, risks, and improvement opportunities; prepare audit reports, communicate findings to stakeholders, drive timely closure, and escalate open findings as needed.
- Establish and maintain data-collection processes for key quality measures. Apply statistical methods to monitor quality metrics and identify trends, then partner with cross-functional teams on targeted actions to bring processes and product quality back within control limits.
- Synthesize Software Quality Assurance (SWQA) data and activities into clear, actionable summaries.
- Develop and maintain dashboards, newsletters, executive summaries, and presentations that communicate SWQA status, key performance indicators, risks, and improvement initiatives to engineering teams and executive leadership.
- Collaborate with supplier quality management teams to ensure externally sourced components meet Ford electronic Statement of Work (eSoW) requirements and support defect prevention.
- Conduct software design reviews to ensure compliance with architectural and quality standards.
- Participate in engineering joint reviews to reinforce software development best practices.
- Coach and train engineering teams on software quality best practices, including Automotive Software
- Process Improvement and Capability Determination (Automotive SPICE) compliance.
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