Senior Process Quality Lead
Global Connect TechnologiesDearborn, MI, US2 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionConduct detailed gap analyses against ASPICE 3.1 / 4 requirements specifically tailored to HIL testing, software development, and system integration processes. Define, propose, and facilitate the implementation of pragmatic and effective process improvements to close identified gaps, enhance overall process maturity, and streamline workflows within the HIL domain. Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams, quality assurance, and project management to embed ASPICE best practices into daily operations and tools. Develop, customize, and deliver comprehensive ASPICE training programs tailored to various roles within the HIL Test team, including engineers, test leads, project managers, and quality personnel. Provide expert coaching and mentoring to teams and individuals on ASPICE principles, work product creation, process adherence, and effective implementation strategies. Foster a proactive culture of quality, continuous improvement, and ASPICE awareness across the organization. Contribute to the definition, development, and maintenance of Ford's internal automotive development processes, ensuring alignment with Automotive SPICE v3.1 / v4.0, ISO 26262 (Functional Safety), and other relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO / SAE 21434 for Automotive Cybersecurity). Ensure process documentation is clear, concise, accessible, and effectively communicated to all stakeholders. Communicate assessment findings, recommendations, and progress effectively to senior management, project teams, and relevant stakeholders. Track and report on ASPICE maturity levels, process improvement initiatives, and the overall health of the quality management system within the HIL Test team. Act as a subject matter expert and primary point of contact for all ASPICE-related inquiries within the HIL Test organization. Apply deep understanding of ASPICE principles specifically within the context of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, including requirements management, architectural design, software unit testing, integration testing, system testing, test case design, test execution, defect management, and configuration management for HIL environments. Ensure robust traceability from customer requirements through HIL test specifications, test cases, and results. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related technical field. Minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in automotive software / system development, quality assurance, process improvement, or a similar role. Proven, hands-on experience in conducting and leading Automotive SPICE assessments for complex embedded systems. Demonstrable track record of driving significant process improvements and successfully guiding teams towards higher ASPICE maturity levels (ideally up to Level 3 or 4). Strong understanding of HIL testing methodologies, test automation, and related automotive validation processes. In-depth knowledge of Automotive SPICE v3.1 and familiarity with the upcoming v4.0. Solid understanding of ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) principles and their application in automotive development. Proficiency with relevant tools for requirements management (e.g., IBM DOORS Next Generation, Polarion), configuration management (e.g., PTC Windchill, Git), change management (e.g., Jira), and test management (e.g., Azure DevOps, HP ALM). Demonstrated ability to create and deliver impactful technical training materials and presentations. Experience working directly with HIL test benches, simulators, and associated software / hardware components (e.g., dSPACE, ETAS, Vector VT System). Knowledge of Agile development methodologies (Scrum, SAFe) in an automotive context and how they integrate with ASPICE. Familiarity with cybersecurity standards such as ISO / SAE 21434. Experience working in a global, matrixed organization. Additional certifications in quality management (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, Certified Quality Engineer). Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail. Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. Excellent organizational and time management abilities, capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. High level of autonomy, self-motivation, and a proactive, results-oriented mindset. Ability to work both independently and as a contributing member of a cross-functional team.
Job Description
Job Summary :
Seeking a highly experienced and certified Senior ASPICE Assessor to join our team. This critical role will be instrumental in driving and ensuring the highest levels of process maturity and quality within our automotive development lifecycle, specifically focusing on achieving and maintaining Automotive SPICE Levels 3.1 and 4. The Senior Assessor will lead comprehensive ASPICE assessments, provide expert guidance for process improvements, conduct detailed gap analyses, and develop and deliver targeted training programs to elevate the team's adherence to ASPICE best practices.
Key Responsibilities :
ASPICE Assessment and Auditing :
- Lead and conduct independent Automotive SPICE assessments (both internal and potentially external / supplier-facing) for projects within the HIL Test organization, with a strong focus on achieving and verifying ASPICE 3.1 and 4 maturity levels.
- Perform comprehensive process audits to verify adherence to established ASPICE processes and identify areas of non-compliance or improvement opportunities.
- Plan, execute, and report on assessments, ensuring objectivity, consistency, and adherence to recognized assessment methodologies (e.g., ISO / IEC 330xx series).
- Ensure proper documentation and traceability of assessment findings and action plans.
Process Improvement and Gap Analysis :
Training and Coaching :
Process Definition and Documentation :
Stakeholder Management and Reporting :
HIL Specific Context :
Required Qualifications BELOW :
Education :
Experience :
Certifications :
Certified Automotive SPICE Provisional Assessor (v3.1 or v4.0) is mandatory.
Certified Automotive SPICE Competent Assessor (v3.1 or v4.0) is highly preferred.
Technical Skills :
Preferred Qualifications :
Additional Skills :
Create a job alert for this search
Quality Lead • Dearborn, MI, US
Related jobs
The Team Lead, Level II Operations (Canada) position takes on additional responsibilities beyond their role as a Level II Analyst.
This person will assist the Level 2 team and dealers with their des...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
The Process Manager II is responsible for supporting business process improvement efforts across the organization.This position includes assisting with process analysis, new process design and impl...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
The Engineering Group Lead is responsible for implementing continuous improvement for existing capacity, implementing new capacity and ensuring the uninterrupted functioning of the production lines...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care.
The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Global EHS Process Automation Sr.The Global EHS Process Automation Sr.Manager leads the automation of EHS processes including the EHS IS platform and other EHS applications.This position provides b...Show moreLast updated: 17 days ago
Plan, coordinate and supervise the daily activities of assigned departments, such as QA and Sanitation, to ensure efficient operations.
Responsible for ensuring all tasks performed by associates and...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Process Reliability Manager - BIW.The Body in White Process Reliability Manager (PRM) will coordinate and manage product and process engineering activities within the Body in White (BIW) division.W...Show moreLast updated: 20 hours ago
This opportunity is in Woodburn, Indiana in our BF Goodrich tire plant.Woodburn is a small town located about 30 minutes east of Fort Wayne, IN.
Fort Wayne is the cultural and economic center of nor...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
This role is with a mid-sized company in the business services sector, known for its dedication to providing top-tier engineering and manufacturing solutions.
The organization thrives in a dynamic, ...Show moreLast updated: 14 days ago
Plan and direct the operations of the GLWA water treatment plants, its chemical and physical testing of water and its water distribution quality control program.
Initiates change in treatment proces...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Lead, develop and deploy all aspects of the Quality System to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, internal Corporate Quality objectives, as well as providing a strategic vi...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Performs inspections and sets quality assurance testing models for analysis of raw materials, materials in process, and finished products.
Essentiall Functions & Duties : .CMM programming, for new...Show moreLast updated: 11 days ago Plan, coordinate and supervise the daily activities of assigned departments, such as QA and Sanitation, to ensure efficient operations.
Responsible for ensuring all tasks performed by associates and...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago 
This role is a key leader within Transformation, responsible for operationalizing the enterprise-wide process transformation strategy.
This role leads the development, implementation, and continuous...Show moreLast updated: 18 days ago
The Senior Quality Manager has direct responsibility for the execution of Quality deliverables for their assigned Business Group.
They will be responsible for Customer Interface, Craftsmanship and W...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
At UnitedHealthcare, were simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care.
The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people f...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Are you Ready to Engineer Your Career?.We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way.
We celebrate the ability to be a firm of over 2,900 employees in the ...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
Senior Quality Manager (Automotive).The Senior Quality Manager is responsible for driving quality improvement and facilitating a culture of high-quality standards.
Under your leadership, you will dr...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Senior Quality Specialist, Systems.The Senior Quality Specialist, Systems monitors, tracks, and trends Non-Conformances, CAPA, complaints and other Quality Systems, assesses the risk level associat...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from Accu-staff Resource Systems Enterprises LTD.
Senior Manager, Staffing & Executive Search | Canada & U...Show moreLast updated: 13 days ago
- Promoted
Team Lead, Operations - Level II
RouteOneFarmington Hills, MI, United StatesFull-time
- Promoted
Senior Process Excellence Manager
Encore Capital GroupTroy, MI, USFull-time
- Promoted
Engineering Group Lead
ZobilityDundee, MI, USFull-time
- Promoted
Quality Improvement Lead - Hybrid in Southfield, Michigan
UnitedHealth GroupSouthfield, MI, United StatesFull-time
- Promoted
Global EHS Process Automation Snr. Manager
TennecoNorthville, MI, USFull-time
- Promoted
Quality / Sanitation Resource Leader (Supervisor)
KrogerLivonia, MI, USFull-time
- Promoted
- New!
Process Reliability Manager - BIW
StellantisWindsor, ON, CanadaFull-time
- Promoted
Quality Process Technician
Michelin North AmericaTroy, MI, United StatesPermanent
- Promoted
Quality Manager
Michael PageOak Park, MI, USFull-time
- Promoted
Manager-Water Quality
Great Lakes Water AuthorityDetroit, MI, USPart-time
- Promoted
Senior Continuous Improvement Manager
Piston AutomotiveRedford, MI, USFull-time
Senior Quality Specialist
Lisi AutomotiveLivonia, MI, USFull-time
Quick Apply
- Promoted
Quality / Sanitation Resource Leader (SUPERVISOR)
KrogerLivonia, MI, USFull-time
- Promoted
Process Re-Engineer Senior Manager
Ford Motor CompanyDearborn, MI, USFull-time
- Promoted
Sr. Quality Manager
AdientPlymouth, MI, USFull-time
- Promoted
Quality Improvement Lead - Hybrid in Southfield, Michigan - 2292330
UnitedHealth GroupSouthfield, MI, USFull-time
- Promoted
Process Controls Engineer | Detroit, MI
IMEG CorporationDetroit, MI, United StatesFull-time
- Promoted
Senior Quality Manager (Automotive)
AxaltaMount Clemens, MI, USFull-time
- Promoted
Sr Quality Specialist, Systems
Endo PharmaceuticalsRochester, MI, USFull-time
- Promoted
Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer
Accu-staff Resource Systems Enterprises LTDWindsor, ON, CanadaFull-time