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Feature Assurance Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Dearborn, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
13 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
10 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Title: Feature Assurance Engineer
Duration: 6-12 months
Location: Onsite Dearborn MI
Duration: 6-12 months
Location: Onsite Dearborn MI
Work Type:
Rate: Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidates education work experience work location specific job duties certifications etc.
Skills :
Required Experience - 3 Yrs. of Experience
Required Degree: BS or MS in an Engineering Discipline
Rate: Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidates education work experience work location specific job duties certifications etc.
Skills :
Required Experience - 3 Yrs. of Experience
Required Degree: BS or MS in an Engineering Discipline
Follow and deliver Feature Assurance Engineering (FAE) deliverables.
Level of Changes alignment and Signoff with Feature System Engineer (FSE) counterpart.
Develop feature validation plan including functional performance Functional Safety V&V Cybersecurity and regulatory requirements as applicable. Including the selection of test cases testing environment (i.e. Breadboard HiL vehicle) confirming testing facility/resources (i.e. tester HiL vehicle etc.) and timing in alignment with program milestones expectation (i.e. 1st full pass prior to PEC etc.)
Determine Software and Hardware pedigree required to complete validation.
Provide tester teams with test cases software and hardware pedigrees and any additional information needed to complete validation.
Coordinate Feature Validation Plan execution and support
Lead triaging and issues resolution during the entire feature development cycle.
Assess test results to ensure compliance with test/requirements passing criteria.
Identify assess (P-rating and Criticality Prioritization Number) document (i.e. JIRA defect ticket) and develop/lead resolution plan for test results defects in alignment with New Model Launch timing guidelines.
Lead the feature validation report creation ensuring that it meets the highest standard of signoff criteria.
Review test results and report with corresponding FAE supervisor to complete signoffs.
Review and complete feature VSCS (Vehicle Specific Configuration Specification) signoffs as applicable by milestone.
Develop and lead DRP (Deliverable Recovery Plan) approval as needed (i.e. P0/P1 defects at FEC milestone) for non-conformance signoffs.
Lead Voice of the Customer / AIM feature issues resolution in alignment with New Model Launch timing guidelines.
Create access and maintain JIRA tickets throughout the entire feature lifecycle (development and production) assigned to Feature Assurance Engineering.
Identify opportunities to enhance the robustness of feature signoff validation testing and process.
Assist FSEs to develop maintain and improve test cases.
Lead the triaging and resolution of feature quality issues in the field.
Develop negative test cases and Feature Assurance Test Procedures including stress testing to address multi-interface conflicts edge case and unexpected I/O conditions.
Maintain a real-time comprehensive open issue list within Jira ensuring accurate categorization detailed descriptions and clear assignment. Regularly review track and provide detailed progress reports on all open issues to relevant stakeholders (e.g. weekly status meetings bi-weekly program reviews). All test results and supporting engineering artifacts (e.g. CAN logs Bus Queries diagnostic traces video recordings) must be consistently uploaded and linked within Jira for full traceability and analysis
Proactively communicating task progress and status to designated leaders through specified channels (e.g. JIRA) creating and maintaining Jira Dashboards as applicable clearly concisely and effectively communicating complex technical systems identified issues and proposed resolutions to diverse audiences including engineering teams program management and leadership. This includes preparing and delivering technical presentations written reports and contributing to decision-making processes.
Qualifications:
BS or MS in an Engineering Discipline
Automotive Industry Experience 3 years
Experience with one of the following vehicle systems / sub systems:
Level of Changes alignment and Signoff with Feature System Engineer (FSE) counterpart.
Develop feature validation plan including functional performance Functional Safety V&V Cybersecurity and regulatory requirements as applicable. Including the selection of test cases testing environment (i.e. Breadboard HiL vehicle) confirming testing facility/resources (i.e. tester HiL vehicle etc.) and timing in alignment with program milestones expectation (i.e. 1st full pass prior to PEC etc.)
Determine Software and Hardware pedigree required to complete validation.
Provide tester teams with test cases software and hardware pedigrees and any additional information needed to complete validation.
Coordinate Feature Validation Plan execution and support
Lead triaging and issues resolution during the entire feature development cycle.
Assess test results to ensure compliance with test/requirements passing criteria.
Identify assess (P-rating and Criticality Prioritization Number) document (i.e. JIRA defect ticket) and develop/lead resolution plan for test results defects in alignment with New Model Launch timing guidelines.
Lead the feature validation report creation ensuring that it meets the highest standard of signoff criteria.
Review test results and report with corresponding FAE supervisor to complete signoffs.
Review and complete feature VSCS (Vehicle Specific Configuration Specification) signoffs as applicable by milestone.
Develop and lead DRP (Deliverable Recovery Plan) approval as needed (i.e. P0/P1 defects at FEC milestone) for non-conformance signoffs.
Lead Voice of the Customer / AIM feature issues resolution in alignment with New Model Launch timing guidelines.
Create access and maintain JIRA tickets throughout the entire feature lifecycle (development and production) assigned to Feature Assurance Engineering.
Identify opportunities to enhance the robustness of feature signoff validation testing and process.
Assist FSEs to develop maintain and improve test cases.
Lead the triaging and resolution of feature quality issues in the field.
Develop negative test cases and Feature Assurance Test Procedures including stress testing to address multi-interface conflicts edge case and unexpected I/O conditions.
Maintain a real-time comprehensive open issue list within Jira ensuring accurate categorization detailed descriptions and clear assignment. Regularly review track and provide detailed progress reports on all open issues to relevant stakeholders (e.g. weekly status meetings bi-weekly program reviews). All test results and supporting engineering artifacts (e.g. CAN logs Bus Queries diagnostic traces video recordings) must be consistently uploaded and linked within Jira for full traceability and analysis
Proactively communicating task progress and status to designated leaders through specified channels (e.g. JIRA) creating and maintaining Jira Dashboards as applicable clearly concisely and effectively communicating complex technical systems identified issues and proposed resolutions to diverse audiences including engineering teams program management and leadership. This includes preparing and delivering technical presentations written reports and contributing to decision-making processes.
Qualifications:
BS or MS in an Engineering Discipline
Automotive Industry Experience 3 years
Experience with one of the following vehicle systems / sub systems:
o Battery Management & Charging
o Climate Control
o Infotainment or Instrument Clusters
o Powertrain or Driveline
o Connectivity
o Digital Keys
o Enclosure
o Seat/restraints
o Climate Control
o Infotainment or Instrument Clusters
o Powertrain or Driveline
o Connectivity
o Digital Keys
o Enclosure
o Seat/restraints
Keywords: Automotive Feature DRE
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Ztek Consulting Inc is a minority- and woman-owned business enterprise that leverages a unique blend of human talent machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence to provide customized talent management solutions for clients. Zteks diversity-focused hiring models have proven successful particularly in hiring veterans. The companys veteran-focused hiring and deployment program Z-V.E.T matches skilled veterans with clients needs in various areas.
Disclaimer:
Ztek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Ztek is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race color religion or belief national origin citizenship social or ethnic origin sex age physical or mental disability veteran status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation or any other status protected by the statutes rules and regulations in the locations where it you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment please contact us at Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Ztek encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Ztek does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status immigration status or national origin in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b.
Website:
Ztek Consulting Inc is a minority- and woman-owned business enterprise that leverages a unique blend of human talent machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence to provide customized talent management solutions for clients. Zteks diversity-focused hiring models have proven successful particularly in hiring veterans. The companys veteran-focused hiring and deployment program Z-V.E.T matches skilled veterans with clients needs in various areas.
Disclaimer:
Ztek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Ztek is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race color religion or belief national origin citizenship social or ethnic origin sex age physical or mental disability veteran status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation or any other status protected by the statutes rules and regulations in the locations where it you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment please contact us at Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Ztek encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Ztek does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status immigration status or national origin in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b.
