Supplier Software Quality Lead

Software Supplier Quality Manager’s own and manage key engineering statements of work (eSOW) that identify critical deliverables which are measured throughout the software development lifecycle, from pre‑sourcing evaluations through post‑sourcing execution. The supplier manager collaborates with purchasing, Design and Release Engineers (D&R), and Engineering teams to ensure process compliance, work‑product traceability, and on‑time delivery; this role plays a critical part in optimizing supply chain performance, managing risk, and driving cost efficiencies across the organization.

• Create, maintain and communicate Supplier Management Processes and eSOW to all relevant stakeholders, including D&R community.
• Determine eSOW applicability for ECUs based on sourcing and program scope and ensure compliance throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Support D&R Engineers and Purchasing Teams during supplier evaluations and sourcing decisions.

• Conduct targeted spot checks on supplier processes to ensure quality assurance.
• Target areas include, but are not limited to: project management, configuration management, change management, requirements, traceability, and code quality.
• Identify, document, communicate non‑conformances.
• Work with supplier to plan, monitor and track closure actions and ensure alignment with committed timelines.
• Conduct supplier assessments aligned with supplier agreements. For example, ASPICE assessments per engineering statement of work.

• Develop and manage real‑time dashboards for program‑level compliance visibility, including assessment results and supplier quality score to facilitate data‑driven decisions during sourcing.

• Proactively identify risks and escalating issues. Example scenarios:
• Supplier deliverables are missed or delayed.
• Formal assessments are not executed as planned.
• Assessment scope is changed without prior agreement.
• Identified process gaps remain unresolved beyond the agreed timeline.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, electrical engineering or related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 5 years of experience in the position offered OR 5 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance including development and roll out of processes and methods for software development.
• 3 years of experience in embedded software development, requirements development, integration and test, OR performing software project management and driving software quality improvements.
• 2 years of experience working with Tier 1 suppliers to deliver high‑quality software.
• Collaborative, customer‑focused mindset to drive the right outcomes for our customers (internal and external).
• Ability to effectively manage cross‑team capabilities and contribute to your peers’ success.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and best practices, including experience with Jira work management.
• Clear communication style both laterally to business partners as well as upwards to management.

• Master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field.
• Ability to thrive in an autonomous environment with high ownership and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• High bar to which you hold yourself and others accountable with respect to quality and timely delivery.
• Competent ASPICE Assessor.

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a change maker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above?

No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• 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…