Vehicle Controls Software Quality Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Vehicle Controls Software Quality/Process Engineer ensuring compliance in software development for Ford's EVDD team. Driving quality operating systems with a focus on industry-leading standards.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $85,400 - $192,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecuritySDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

QOS Governance: Oversee the internal review process and ensure the alignment of the existing Software Quality Operating System (QOS) structure across all software projects.
Standards Integration: Drive the development and evolution of the QOS to ensure full alignment with ISO 26262 (Functional Safety), Automotive SPICE, and emerging cybersecurity and update regulations (UN R155/R156).
Compliance & Procedures: Ensure all processes are mapped to and compliant with specific Ford Automotive Procedures, maintaining a seamless link between global corporate requirements and local execution.
Process Engineering: Lead the continuous improvement of internal development processes, identifying inefficiencies and implementing lean methodologies to streamline the SDLC.
Industry Research: Conduct ongoing research on industry best practices and emerging trends in software engineering (e.g., AI-driven testing, DevSecOps, Software-Defined Vehicle trends) to keep our processes competitive.
Gap Analysis: Lead process mapping and formal gap analysis activities to ensure readiness for internal and external audits.
Quality Metrics: Define and monitor quality gates and KPIs to verify that the software produced adheres to the defined QOS standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Process Expertise: 2+ years experience in developing and maintaining software development processes and Quality Operating Systems (QOS).
Standards Knowledge: 2+ years experience ASPICE process mapping and ISO 26262 gap analysis.
Procedural Experience: 2+ years experience Ford Automotive Procedures or similar large-scale OEM corporate quality standards.
Tooling & Methodology: 2+ years experience with process management tool Stages and hands-on experience working in Agile project processes using Jira.
Leadership: 2+ years experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and manage cross-functional process alignment.
Even better, you may have...
Software Development Experience: Previous hands-on experience in software coding or architecture, providing a deep understanding of the developer’s workflow and pain points.
Quality Tools: Experience with code quality metrics, static/dynamic analysis tools, and comprehensive software testing methodologies.
Audit Experience: Experience participating in or leading formal ASPICE assessments or ISO 26262 functional safety audits.
Agile Transformation: Experience adapting traditional automotive standards (V-Model) into Agile, Scrum, or Scaled Agile (SAFe) environments.
Strategic Thinking: The ability to not just follow processes, but to research and propose "next-generation" engineering practices that improve speed-to-market.

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Software Quality Operating System (QOS)ISO 26262Automotive SPICEgap analysisAgileScrumScaled Agile (SAFe)process managementsoftware codingsoftware architecture

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic thinkingcontinuous improvementcross-functional alignmentresearchprocess mappingproblem-solvingcommunicationorganizational skillsadaptability