System Assurance Manager

Ford Motor Company

. Lead and grow a team responsible for ensuring netcom, power, and diagnostic systems across Ford and Lincoln programs launch successfully .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $141,700 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in system engineering and software development within the automotive industry, with a strong focus on system architecture, integration, and verification processes. Proven leadership in guiding technical teams and driving innovation in engineering excellence and quality.

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System EngineeringAutomotive Electrical SystemsLeadership and MentoringTest Strategy DevelopmentContinuous Improvement

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Hard Skills

System ArchitectureSoftware DevelopmentNegative TestingIntegration VerificationAutomotive Performance RequirementsRisk Identification and MitigationEnd-to-End Systems ThinkingComplex Problem StructuringEngineering ExcellenceQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsStrategic ThinkingInfluencing SkillsTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

AVBOMWERSAIMSEFDVSJamaEngineering Sign OffDFMEASix SigmaConfluenceJira

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustrySystem Assurance EngineeringVehicle SystemsPlant Quality TargetsTechnical Risks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and grow a team responsible for ensuring netcom, power, and diagnostic systems across Ford and Lincoln programs launch successfully
Align system requirements with test cases
Develop test plans and execute negative testing
Influence other test execution and systems teams
Set and drive team strategies aligned with department goals
Define strategies and processes for delivering quality systems
Align system assurance rollout plans with system requirements deliverables
Provide strategic direction and leadership to the System Assurance Engineering team
Design and drive test strategies across organizational teams
Design, develop, and execute negative test plans across all systems
Oversee system launches across the global vehicle portfolio
Ensure partner teams create robust architecture, designs, DFMEAs, and requirements
Integrate hardware and software solutions into vehicle products
Collaborate with product/program management, validation and verification, software, hardware, design, integration, feature, quality, and architecture teams
Provide technical guidance and troubleshoot system operation with feature and software partners
Drive launch feedback into system design and architecture execution
Ensure design excellence, quality, and reliability through evaluative testing and verification-result reviews
Identify and mitigate technical risks and challenges
Drive continuous improvement of system development and deployment processes, tools, and methodologies
Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership and stakeholders
Report to the Director of FAST (Feature Assurance and Systems Troubleshooting)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of hands-on experience in system engineering, software development, or related technical roles within the automotive industry
Deep understanding of software and hardware systems
Proven expertise in defining, developing, and optimizing secure and safe vehicle systems
Comprehensive understanding of system architecture, integration, verification processes, and automotive performance requirements
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, external partners, and stakeholders
Proven leadership abilities, including mentoring and guiding technical teams
Ability to comprehend end-to-end systems of systems and apply systemic, critical, and strategic thinking
Ability to structure approaches to complex problems and drive clarity on solutions
Ability to drive innovation and change in processes, engineering excellence, quality, and efficiency
System approach to design and development and commitment to continuous improvement
Visa sponsorship is not available
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Master's degree in a technical or Management field (even better)
15+ years of experience in automotive electrical systems (even better)
5+ years in people management (even better)
Experience launching new vehicles with a track record of achieving plant quality targets (even better)
Mastery of product development deliverables and Ford engineering tools, including AVBOM, WERS, AIMS, 8Ds, eFDVS, Jama, Engineering Sign Off, DFMEA, Six Sigma, Confluence, and Jira (even better)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
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
Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day