Central Design Quality Engineer

Job Description

Develop and maintain the Design Quality handbook and further standards within Design Quality. Identify and streamline topics in the context of Design Quality on a Business Group level for the company. Support the creation and maintenance of guidelines for Design Quality, Functional Safety, and Cyber Security. Align necessary adjustments on our processes and ensure their implementation in alignment with our Tools & Process team (e.g., related to Automotive SPICE 4). Collaborate with global (on BG level) and local teams (in the Divisions) to implement process improvements. Provide expert guidance on safety, security, and ASPICE standards, but also more general quality driven approaches. Support the resolution of quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives for example based on FMEAs, 5Why or Ishikawa Conduct technical reviews, audits, and assessments in projects and with suppliers. Coordinate external assessments and audits. The main missions of the role are: Support on standardization topics for Design Quality on a global level Identify global process improvement opportunities and streamline activities with focus on Design Quality. Provide expert guidance on safety, security, and ASPICE standards. Conduct and manage internal and external assessments and audits. The ideal candidate will have/be: Bachelor s / Master s degree in an engineering-related field (System, Software, Hardware, or similar). Extensive knowledge of safety, security, and ASPICE standards. Strong background in the automotive industry. Ability to lead and execute audits/assessments. Experience in providing guidance and support for compliance. Proficiency in identifying process weaknesses and developing improvement strategies. Experience: Proven experience in the automotive industry (at least 5 years). Experience in process assessment, audits, and capability determination. Experience in providing guidance and support for safety, security, and ASPICE compliance. Experience in quality-driven approaches, like FMEA; FTA, 5Why and Ishikawa Skills and Competencies: Highly motivated and able to work independently. Strong team player in an international environment. Strong communication and presentation skills in English. Confident in driving escalations, but in a collaborative and solution-oriented way. Experienced in implementing practical and sustainable solutions. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.