Software quality engineer

Job Title: Software Quality Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Software Advanced Quality Engineer (SAQE) with a robust background in automotive lighting systems. The successful candidate will ensure software quality throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept to production, focusing on compliance with automotive standards such as ASPICE and IATF.

Responsibilities

• Lead software quality planning and assurance activities for automotive lighting projects.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, hardware, systems, validation, and manufacturing) to ensure quality requirements are integrated early in the development process.

• Define and implement software quality assurance strategies in alignment with ASPICE and customer-specific requirements.

• Conduct software audits, assessments, and reviews to ensure process compliance and continuous improvement.

• Support Functional Safety activities related to software development.

• Participate in FMEAs, DFMEAs, with a focus on software-related risks.

• Ensure traceability of software requirements, design, implementation, and testing.

• Interface with OEMs and Tier 1 customers on software quality topics and audits.

• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for software-related issues.

• Monitor and report software quality KPIs and metrics throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in software quality engineering within the automotive industry.

• Proven experience with automotive lighting systems (e.g., headlamps, tail lamps, ambient lighting, matrix LED, etc.).

• Strong knowledge of ASPICE and IATF standards.

• Experience with software development tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion, Jira, Git, etc.).

• Familiarity with embedded software development and validation processes.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Competitive compensation: Includes a starting salary of $18.50/hour with opportunities for advancement and a $.40/hour shift differential. Comprehensive benefits: The benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and tuition reimbursement. Inclusive work environment: The company fosters an inclusive atmosphere that encourages diverse perspectives. Work-life balance: The company offers flexible work schedules and other perks

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Plymouth,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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