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SQE Software Manager(m/w/x)
Managing quality assurance for external suppliers of embedded systems in automotive products. VDA-certified Automotive SPICE competent assessor with 300+ hours assessment experience required. Employee product discounts, tuition reimbursement, and fitness center access.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or equivalent technical education
- 6-8 years of experience in embedded software design or development
- Automotive SPICE competent assessor (VDA certified) with at least 300h of assessment experience and 3-5 years of experience in process improvement (HIS-Scope Level 3 and/or CMMI-DEV)
- Very good knowledge about further industry standards like CMMI, ISO 9001, TL 9000, ISO/IEC 15504, Test SPICE
- Ability to map identified weaknesses to inherent process issues and definition of remedies
- Skills for effectively managing SW SQE function with globally distributed counterparts
- Knowledge about Supplier Quality methodologies and tools
- Strong experience in quality problem solving
- Proven ability to lead and achieve on-quality, on-cost, and on-time commitments
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Success in collaborating with key work partners and able to maintain relationships at the working level
- An effective team player committed to organizational goals
- Ability in communication across cultures
- English (business fluent)
- SAP, MSOffice Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
Tasks
- Train and coach colleagues on software quality assurance topics
- Oversee quality goals for software suppliers
- Support procurement, engineering, and programs with supplier-related activities
- Ensure only capable suppliers meet Harman and customer requirements
- Monitor software supplier quality performance
- Drive improvements for underperforming suppliers
- Serve as the first escalation point for critical quality or NPI issues
- Provide expertise in software quality assurance as needed
- Implement quality strategies for software suppliers in alignment with category management
- Develop and own the global software supplier quality strategy
- Build and maintain relationships with software suppliers
- Plan activities to assess suppliers' process capabilities
- Organize and execute supplier assessments using Automotive SPICE
- Qualify and re-qualify software suppliers
- Determine specific quality assurance requirements for software suppliers
- Interface with other departments to discuss supplier requirements
- Lead and track software supplier development activities
- Manage supplier negotiations and quality improvement initiatives
- Escalate issues effectively
- Collaborate on new supplier qualification initiatives
- Support supply base optimization efforts
- Enhance processes and tools for efficiency and compliance with standards
Work Experience
- 6 - 8 years
Education
- Vocational certificationOR
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- SAP
- MSOffice Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
Benefits
Corporate Discounts
- Employee discounts on products
Learning & Development
- Extensive training opportunities
Healthcare & Fitness
- Wellness benefits
- Access to fitness center
Additional Allowances
- Tuition reimbursement
Informal Culture
- Inclusive and diverse work environment
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Managing quality assurance for external suppliers of embedded systems in automotive products. VDA-certified Automotive SPICE competent assessor with 300+ hours assessment experience required. Employee product discounts, tuition reimbursement, and fitness center access.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or equivalent technical education
- 6-8 years of experience in embedded software design or development
- Automotive SPICE competent assessor (VDA certified) with at least 300h of assessment experience and 3-5 years of experience in process improvement (HIS-Scope Level 3 and/or CMMI-DEV)
- Very good knowledge about further industry standards like CMMI, ISO 9001, TL 9000, ISO/IEC 15504, Test SPICE
- Ability to map identified weaknesses to inherent process issues and definition of remedies
- Skills for effectively managing SW SQE function with globally distributed counterparts
- Knowledge about Supplier Quality methodologies and tools
- Strong experience in quality problem solving
- Proven ability to lead and achieve on-quality, on-cost, and on-time commitments
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Success in collaborating with key work partners and able to maintain relationships at the working level
- An effective team player committed to organizational goals
- Ability in communication across cultures
- English (business fluent)
- SAP, MSOffice Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
Tasks
- Train and coach colleagues on software quality assurance topics
- Oversee quality goals for software suppliers
- Support procurement, engineering, and programs with supplier-related activities
- Ensure only capable suppliers meet Harman and customer requirements
- Monitor software supplier quality performance
- Drive improvements for underperforming suppliers
- Serve as the first escalation point for critical quality or NPI issues
- Provide expertise in software quality assurance as needed
- Implement quality strategies for software suppliers in alignment with category management
- Develop and own the global software supplier quality strategy
- Build and maintain relationships with software suppliers
- Plan activities to assess suppliers' process capabilities
- Organize and execute supplier assessments using Automotive SPICE
- Qualify and re-qualify software suppliers
- Determine specific quality assurance requirements for software suppliers
- Interface with other departments to discuss supplier requirements
- Lead and track software supplier development activities
- Manage supplier negotiations and quality improvement initiatives
- Escalate issues effectively
- Collaborate on new supplier qualification initiatives
- Support supply base optimization efforts
- Enhance processes and tools for efficiency and compliance with standards
Work Experience
- 6 - 8 years
Education
- Vocational certificationOR
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- SAP
- MSOffice Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
Benefits
Corporate Discounts
- Employee discounts on products
Learning & Development
- Extensive training opportunities
Healthcare & Fitness
- Wellness benefits
- Access to fitness center
Additional Allowances
- Tuition reimbursement
Informal Culture
- Inclusive and diverse work environment
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About the Company
HARMAN
Industry
Automotive
Description
HARMAN creates innovative technologies across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, enhancing everyday experiences.
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