$60K - 90K a year
Manage defect lifecycle, lead bug reviews, report defect trends, define SLAs, and drive process improvements.
Automotive industry experience, Agile knowledge, proficiency with Jira, Jama, GIT, strong communication and time management skills.
Position: Defect Management Specialist Location: Southfield, MI Onsite Overview: Responsible for managing the defect lifecycle, ensuring timely resolution, clear communication, and process improvements across development teams. Key Responsibilities: • Work with TPMs, engineers, and product teams to document, track, and update defects. • Ensure ownership, prioritization, and timely closure of critical defects. • Lead bug board reviews and generate weekly defect trend reports. • Define and report on defect management SLAs and risk mitigation strategies. • Perform root cause analysis and drive process improvements in defect management. Qualifications: • Automotive industry experience with knowledge of Agile methodologies. • Proficient in Jira, Jama, GIT with ability to create queries and dashboards. • Strong attention to detail, time management, and ability to work under pressure. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
This job posting was last updated on 9/5/2025