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Validation Lead Engineer.

Quality Assurance & Testing Full-Time

Validation Lead Engineer: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This role is for a lead engineer focused on validation, test design, defect resolution, and execution tracking using Agile/Scrum methods and reporting tools.
  • The Person:The person will define and update priorities and roadmaps, oversee test design progress, lead review sessions, drive defect follow-up, and produce reports and dashboards.
  • Requirements:The ideal candidate uses Jira, TestRail, Confluence, SQL, Python, BI platforms, and Agile/Scrum practices.

About the role

In this position...

  • Strategic Planning & Execution Oversight: Defining and updating priorities and roadmaps aligned with Program Increments, overseeing test design progress, leading review sessions, driving critical defect follow-up, reporting, and resolution, and tracking overall execution status.
  • Data Collection, Analysis & Insight Generation: Gathering critical project data, analyzing performance through KPIs, and generating insightful reports and dashboards to inform planning, track progress, and highlight defect trends.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication: Engaging with cross-functional teams and stakeholders for alignment on plans, disseminating information (including defect status), and addressing needs effectively.
  • Utilizing Key Tools & Methodologies: Employing Jira, TestRail, Confluence, data analysis tools (SQL, Python, BI platforms), and Agile/Scrum practices to facilitate planning, execution, and defect management.
Published July 17, 2026
Location Dearborn, MI
Job Type Full-Time