Portfolio & Strategy Engineer

Role Summary:

Quantum Signal AI is looking for a highly organized and analytical Portfolio & Strategy Engineer to join our project portfolio team to enhance our decision-making processes. This role will be instrumental in developing and implementing new methods, processes, and tools to improve efficiency and strategic alignment across the organization. No two projects are the same and you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to many different areas and learn new skills regularly.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, excellent communications abilities, and a proactive approach to problem solving. We seek lifelong learners who embrace project-based workloads and thrive in highly collaborative team settings. As this position requires close collaboration with our Ford colleagues, the hiring committee is comprised of Ford and QSAI staff.

Location:

This position is hybrid, with in-office days typically Tuesday-Thursday at the Research and Innovation Center in Dearborn, Michigan.

What You’ll Do:

• Implement new methods, processes, and tools to optimize our Research & Development portfolio for strategic decision-making.
• Develop and maintain a robust Jira structure to track the latest status of all R&D projects, ensuring consistent and accurate data. Assist R&D Directors and Managers in creating tasks and applying appropriate tags.
• Design and create custom dashboards using Jira, QlikSense, and PowerBI to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide up-to-date project status updates.
• Regularly present new methods, processes, and tools to R&D Leadership, securing alignment and buy-in for initiatives.
• Actively participate in R&D Portfolio status reviews and ensure timely completion of meeting deliverables.
• Support the planning committees for technology showcase events, maximizing the visibility of R&D projects to QSAI & Ford leadership.
• Collaborate with our technology communications team in the development and execution of R&D communication plans.
• Ensure the alignment of the R&D portfolio with other QSAI & Ford skill teams, such as strategy and product development.
• Proactively identify and implement initiatives to optimize operational efficiency within the R&D team.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in utilizing Atlassian tools (Jira, Jira Analytics), and Microsoft applications (SharePoint, Forms, Power Automate).
• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as QlikSense and PowerBI.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Bonus Points For:

• Master's Degree in a related field
• Excellent analysis & problem solving skills
• High degree of independence and initiative

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you are excited about this role and think you can bring value to Quantum Signal AI, we encourage you to apply!

What You’ll Get:

• Annual Bonus based on individual performance
• Immediate health, dental, and vision coverage options for you and your family
• Health and dependent care FSA
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid holidays and generous PTO based on years of relevant experience
• Flexible schedule options
• Learning and development assistance
• Ford AXZ-Plan vehicle discounts
• A relaxed, fun community and environment in which to solve interesting problems  
• Other perks to fuel creativity such as an on-site gymnasium, free drinks and snacks, and a variety of optional team activities

Candidates for positions with Quantum Signal AI must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

About QSAI:

Founded in 1999, Quantum Signal grew up developing intelligent algorithms and AI. As our engineering R&D services expanded, we later sharpened our focus on applications and technology related to mobility, sensing, perception, autonomy, and simulation. In 2019 we became Quantum Signal AI, a subsidiary of Ford Motor developing technologies to advance their R&D efforts. We build solutions to enhance the capability, robustness, safety, and acceptance of intelligent ground vehicles in an effort to make transportation more effective and efficient for all.

Our HQ in the historic Union School in Saline, MI is the perfect playground to develop this cutting-edge technology and we’re always looking for smart folks who like new challenges, learning new skills, and technical variety.