Software Quality Engineering Manager

Description

The company is a global automotive supplier, and this role leads a software quality engineering team responsible for quality across the software development lifecycle.

You will manage people and combine that with software quality work: project execution, resource planning and compliance with automotive quality standards. You will work with engineering teams, customers and key stakeholders to build a Built-In Quality mindset, grow team skills and drive continuous improvement across the software organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the software quality engineering team, covering resource planning, workload, performance and career growth.
• Plan and oversee quality activities, deliverables and schedules across assigned programs.
• Make sure software releases meet company quality standards, customer requirements and relevant automotive quality processes.
• Promote a Built-In Quality mindset across the development lifecycle and push for continuous improvement.
• Track project performance, risks, defects and quality metrics, drive corrective actions and escalate critical issues when needed.
• Oversee ASPICE activities, assessment planning and SUP.1 process improvement.
• Grow team capability through training, knowledge sharing, competency development and retention.
• Work with engineering teams, customers and other stakeholders to resolve quality issues and keep projects on track.

Requirements

• A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, plus automotive industry experience.
• A solid background in software and systems development, electronic product design and automotive quality.
• Deep knowledge of ASPICE, IATF 16949, ISO 26262 and automotive quality systems.
• Proven leadership in team development, resource planning and managing priorities when projects change.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and the ability to question technical analyses and push for improvements.
• Excellent English communication and stakeholder management, including direct customer work and presenting solutions or improvement plans.

Conditions

Hybrid work: at least 47 days per year remote, with flexible working hours.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• Private health insurance through Signal Iduna and life insurance covering you and your dependants.
• Well-being program with regular webinars, workshops and networking events.
• Employer-paid pension plan, with the company adding 3.5% of your gross salary.
• Access to sports groups and a Multisport card.