SQA Engineer - Aspice

Role & responsibilities :

1. ASPICE Process Audits & Assessments

• Lead and perform ASPICE assessments (MAN, SYS, SWE, SUP) across multiple automotive projects.
• Evaluate end-to-end development processesrequirements, architecture, design, implementation, verification/validation, release, and maintenance.
• Identify compliance gaps, classify findings, and provide clear, actionable process improvement recommendations.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive audit reports with non-conformities, risks, and improvement roadmaps.
• Mentor teams to improve ASPICE maturity levels (up to Level 3/Level 4 readiness).

2. Process Definition, Improvement & Deployment

• Define, refine, and standardize software development processes aligned with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and ISO 21434.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering, testing, configuration management, and project management.
• Support creation/update of QMS documents, process assets, templates, and checklists.
• Promote a culture of process discipline and quality-oriented engineering practices.

3. Collaboration, Coaching & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with engineering teams, project managers, and architects to ensure process adherence throughout the lifecycle.
• Conduct internal training sessions/workshops on ASPICE, software quality, functional safety, and cybersecurity process expectations.
• Provide regular feedback to leadership, highlighting risks, quality issues, and project readiness for customer audits.

4. Functional Safety (ISO 26262) & Cybersecurity (ISO 21434) Nice to Have

• Support teams in aligning with ISO 26262 Part 6 (software) and relevant safety work products.
• Provide guidance on safety analyses, traceability, and compliance documentation.
• Assist cybersecurity teams in implementing ISO 21434 processes where applicable.

5. External Audit & Customer Interface

• Prepare teams and documentation for customer audits, and external ASPICE/FS/CS evaluations.
• Act as a key representative for ASPICE and software quality topics during customer interactions.

Preferred candidate profile :

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Electronics, Automotive Engineering, or related fields.
• 5–8 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance or Process Engineering within the automotive domain.
• Strong, hands-on experience with ASPICE assessments (mandatory).
• Understanding of SDLC models including V-Model, Agile, CI/CD environments.
• Experience with tools such as JIRA, Polarion, DOORS, ALM, configuration management tools, and QMS platforms.
• Strong analytical, auditing, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience in non-conformance management, risk assessment, corrective action tracking, and root-cause analysis.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Provisional or Competent ASPICE Assessor certification.
• Experience with ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) and ISO 21434 (Cybersecurity) processes or work products.
• Experience contributing to safety audits, cybersecurity reviews, or supporting ASPICE Level 3/4 improvements.
• Certification in Six Sigma, Lean, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to coach and guide engineering teams on process adherence and industry best practices.