Design Quality Leader

Synthesis of Core Purpose

The Design Quality Leader is crucial for leading Design Quality Assurance activities across program lifecycles, ensuring the maturity of design quality from quotation through to launch.

Main Responsibilities

• Support quotations for Design Quality, ensuring budget planning and viability of commitments.
• Review the Development Strategy to support Risk Management and compliance.
• Create and track the Design Quality Assurance Plan based on program needs.
• Conduct scans for ASPICE, Functional Safety, and Cybersecurity topics.
• Document and manage non-conformances while facilitating resolutions.
• Assist in assessments related to ASPICE, Functional Safety, and Cybersecurity.
• Review work products and assist in their generation following development processes.
• Evaluate maturity for Gates/Milestones and report on them regularly.
• Communicate program status and escalate issues proactively.
• Support risk management for deviations with recommended actions.
• Report Design Quality Indicators to higher management levels.
• Facilitate problem-solving using various methodologies.
• Coach team on process deployment and areas of improvement.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering (preferably in System, Software, or Hardware).
• Fluent in English; additional languages relevant to specific regions preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Automotive electronics development.
• Proven experience in Quality, Functional Safety, and Cybersecurity contexts.

• Assessor/Auditor experience or relevant certifications, such as ASPICE Provisional.

This role is integral to quality assurance practices and supports the automotive electronic development sector. The position may require flexibility in project management and collaboration across global teams.