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[Apply on Ford Motor’s careers site →](https://efds.fa.em5.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/72136) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Ford Motor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ford-motor/) / System Assurance Manager ## Job description Product Creation and Industrialization (PC&I) brings together Ford’s vehicle, electric, digital and design teams with our global manufacturing system. Working as one end-to-end organization, we turn ideas into high-quality vehicles, software and experiences across gas, hybrid and electric, designed around what customers need. ## Responsibilities In this position... In this role you will be responsible to lead and grow a team to ensure systems such as netcom, power, and diagnostics across all Ford and Lincoln programs launch with perfection. You will ensure requirements align to test cases, develop test plans, execute “negative” testing, influence other test execution and systems teams. Reporting to the Director of FAST (Feature Assurance and Systems Troubleshooting) you will also have full authority to set and drive team strategies and align to department goals. What you'll do... ### Grow system assurance Grow your team, define strategies and processes to ensure delivery of quality systems. Align the rollout plan for system assurance to system requirements deliverables from requirements teams. ### Strategic leadership Provide strategic direction and leadership to the System Assurance Engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Design and drive test strategies into cross-organizational teams. Design, develop, and execute new “negative” test plans across all systems. ### System ownership Responsible for the launch of systems across the global vehicle portfolio, ensuring partner teams create robust architecture, design, DFMEAs, and requirements and integrating hardware and software solutions together to a product on a program. ### Cross-functional collaboration Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (including product/program management, validation and verification, software, hardware, design, integration, feature, quality, and architecture) to drive execution to program timelines. ### Triage and troubleshooting Provide technical guidance and expertise in system areas and work with feature and software partners. Apply a cross-functional vehicle- and system-level mindset to understand and help troubleshoot system operation. ### Quality assurance & risk management Drive launch feedback into execution and partnered system design and architecture teams. Ensure the highest standards of design excellence, quality, and reliability through evaluative testing and reviewing verification results. Identify and mitigate technical risks and challenges associated with systems, proactively addressing issues to ensure successful delivery. ### Continuous improvement & communication Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize system development and deployment processes, tools, and methodologies, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness. Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership and stakeholders, providing regular updates and insights. ## Qualifications You'll have... ### Education Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. ### Experience 10+ years of hands-on experience in system engineering, software development, or related technical roles within the automotive industry, demonstrating a deep understanding of software and hardware systems. ### Technical expertise Proven expertise in defining, developing, and optimizing secure and safe systems for vehicles, including a comprehensive understanding of system architecture, integration, verification processes, and performance requirements specific to automotive applications. ### Communication & collaboration Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively engage with cross-functional teams, external partners, and stakeholders to drive successful feature system development projects. ### Leadership Proven leadership abilities, with a track record of mentoring and guiding technical teams, fostering innovation, and delivering high-quality feature systems that meet safety, security, and performance objectives. ### Strategic & systemic thinking Demonstrated ability to comprehend end-to-end systems of systems, apply systemic thinking, critical thinking, and strategic reasoning to identify opportunities, rapidly understand complex concerns, provide alternative solutions, and drive strategy from concept through to production. ### Adaptability Comfort with ambiguity, with a demonstrated ability to structure an approach to complex problems and drive clarity on solutions. ### Innovation Understand and drive innovation and change in processes, engineering excellence, quality, and efficiency. ### Continuous improvement mindset A drive for a system approach to design and development, coupled with a desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement. Even better, you may have... ### Education Master's degree in a technical or Management field. ### Experience 15+ years of experience in automotive electrical systems. 5+ years in people management. Experience launching new vehicles with a track record of achieving plant quality targets. ### Ford-specific knowledge Mastery of product development deliverables and Ford engineering tools. (AVBOM / WERS / AIMS / 8Ds / eFDVS, Jama / Engineering Sign Off / DFMEA / Six Sigma / Confluence and Jira applications). You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! 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 changemaker, 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 - 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 This position is leadership level 5 and ranges from $141,700-$215,000. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value. ### Internal applicants moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role, taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: [https://fordcareers.co/LL5](https://fordcareers.co/LL5) Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MG3 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 22, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 10 days - Location: Dearborn, MI, United States - Work arrangement: Hybrid - Pay: $141,700-$215,000[Apply on Ford Motor’s careers site →](https://efds.fa.em5.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/72136) ## Hiring at Ford Motor - Open jobs: 877 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All Ford Motor jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ford-motor/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Ford Motor ### [ADAS Rearview Camera Program Sign-Off Leader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ford-motor/jobs/5f769bd7664f7dd27865/) Dearborn, MI, United States ### [AI/ML Integration Technologist (Battery Mfg)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ford-motor/jobs/500e73e37eb8bbdb9665/) Dearborn, MI, United States ### [Automotive Accessories Category Growth Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ford-motor/jobs/b613f53dee7093672bf1/) Dearborn, MI, United States ### [Carpenter All Around - Southeast MI Locations (SE MI)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ford-motor/jobs/f01411ec75dcc45a86c1/) Dearborn, MI, United States ### [Cloud & Mobile TPM](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ford-motor/jobs/b90b609f68d93bb9eadd/) Dearborn, MI, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Digital Technology Computer System Assurance Expert](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/argen-x/jobs/3a5eda4ed2e7beb2ae3f/) arGEN-X · United States - Remote ### [Senior Security Assurance Program Manager and Principal Security Assurance Program Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/33f7c9e9b9ab025e1ca9/) Microsoft · United States, Multiple Locations ### [IBM Z Engineering System Test Back-End Developer - Systems Assurance Kernel (SAK) Intern 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/jobs/f468f8efabb280a4f9d7/) IBM · Poughkeepsie, NY ### [Quality Assurance Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/139e1acfb61487e5ca54/) Cardinal Health · Aurora, CO ### [Supervisor, Quality Assurance](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/5ed50cfc44ff8405a139/) Cardinal Health · Indianapolis, IN OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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