Supplier Software Quality Lead

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Software Supplier Quality Manager to own and manage essential engineering statements of work across the software development lifecycle.

You will collaborate with Purchasing, D&R, and Engineering to ensure process compliance, traceability, and on-time delivery while optimizing supplier performance and driving cost efficiencies.

The role requires strong Agile knowledge and experience with Jira, plus the ability to communicate clearly to management and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in software quality assurance or software QA leadership.
• 3 years of embedded software development, requirements development, integration and testing, or equivalent software project management.
• 2 years of experience working with Tier 1 suppliers delivering high-quality software.
• Collaborative, customer-focused mindset for internal and external customers.
• Ability to manage cross-team capabilities and contribute to peers’ success.
• Strong understanding of Agile and Jira work management.
• Clear communication with both business partners and management.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage key engineering statements of work (eSOW) identifying critical deliverables across the SDLC.
• Collaborate with purchasing, Design and Release Engineers (D&R), and Engineering teams to ensure process compliance and on-time delivery.
• Optimize supplier relationships, manage risk, and drive cost efficiencies across the organization.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Jira work management

Cross-team collaboration

Communication skills

Customer-focused mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

Job description

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Software Quality Assurance, including the development and implementation of processes for software development, while effectively managing supplier relationships and ensuring compliance with Agile methodologies. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential for driving successful outcomes across teams and with Tier 1 suppliers.