Software Supplier Quality Engineer - Entry Level

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Job Summary:

Astemo Ltd. is seeking a Software Supplier Quality Engineer (SW-SQE) to join their Software Quality Assurance Group. The SW-SQE will work with outsourced vendors to ensure software components meet quality standards, develop management plans for suppliers, and monitor supplier performance to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the supplier selection and qualification process

• Educate and verify the suppliers’ understanding and application of design requirements, statement of work, specifications, automotive, ASPICE, customer, and Astemo standards

• Ensure the suppliers’ practices and procedures are consistent with Astemo standards

• Monitor and communicate the overall status of software suppliers work, ensuring project timing is met, and quickly raise any risks that may affect project quality or timing

• Establish an annual supplier audit plan, perform required audits and/or assessments, and follow-up on corrective actions resulting from audits

• Monitor supplier performance metrics such as defect rates, on-time delivery, and adherence to quality standards

• Set supplier KPI targets and establish a consolidated supplier scorecard to be reported annually

• Drive quality improvements with suppliers based on KPI performance and scoring

• Review supplier documentation and work products to ensure compliance with project requirements

• Prevent recurrence of quality problems by implementing corrective measures

• Identify and document areas for improvement in supplier processes

• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams (project leaders, developers, and quality assurance engineers) to ensure collaboration and clear communication

• Conduct regular meetings with suppliers and design team members

• Prepare and distribute reports summarizing the status of supplier quality, cost, and delivery

• Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback

• Audit all aspects of the SDLC and usage of ALM tool sets

Qualifications:

Required:

• Strong understanding of software development methodologies and testing practices

• Ability to review technical documents and identify potential quality risks

• Technical knowledge of programming languages (Embedded C, C++) and software architecture

• Experience in industry assessment standards (CMMI, ASPICE, etc.)

• ASPICE Provisional Assessor certification or higher

• Familiarity with AUTOSAR, ISO26262 (Functional Safety), ISO/SAE 21434 (Cybersecurity)

• Experience with quality tools common in the automotive industry (5Y, 8D, MISRA, etc.)

• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS)

• Knowledge of IATF16949 and automotive customer specific requirements

• Experience with electronic control systems

• Keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence

• Team oriented with the ability to bring people together and drive results

• Strong organizational, problem solving, and analytical abilities

• Strong verbal and written communications skills

• Strong computer skills including MS Office

• Ability to manage priorities and workflow independently

• Bachelors degree in Quality Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical area

• Minimum of 2-5 years experience

Company:

In January 2021, Hitachi Automotive Systems, Keihin, Showa, and Nissin Kogyo completed a business merger and began their journey as the global mega-supplier “Hitachi Astemo”. Founded in 2021, the company is headquartered in Tokyo, Tokyo, JPN, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently .