Quality Systems Manager

Job Description

Quality Systems Manager - Automotive / EV Technologies

Join a global innovator in the Automotive and EV technology sector, driving the future of electrification and sustainable mobility. With a rich history of engineering excellence and component innovation, this organization is known for delivering cutting-edge mechanical and electrified solutions. The company culture fosters ingenuity, collaboration, and continuous development, offering a fulfilling and supportive work environment.

Why This Opportunity?

We are seeking a Quality Systems Manager to lead and evolve quality frameworks across our operations. You'll play a strategic role in ensuring compliance with customer, project, and industry standards, while helping the business maintain certifications and drive continuous improvement. This role is critical to ensuring both current performance and long-term quality systems excellence.

If you bring experience in automotive programs involving electro/mechanical systems, and have worked within frameworks such as ASPICE, ISO 26262, or Cybersecurity standards - you'll feel right at home here. Exposure to hydrogen powertrain or fuel cell technologies is also highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

Core Quality Systems Leadership

• Ensure quality systems are fully implemented and maintained to align with applicable standards.
• Report on performance of quality systems to senior leadership to support ongoing improvements.
• Develop and deliver quality systems, product safety, and core tools training programs.
• Serve as the primary liaison for Registrars, assessors, and customers in relation to certification and compliance matters.
• Coordinate plans for compliance, lead audits, and drive resolution of non-conformities.

Advanced Functional Support

• Guide internal teams in applying quality management frameworks aligned with ASPICE, Functional Safety (ISO 26262), and Cybersecurity standards.
• Assess embedded software deliverables (quality plans, risk strategies, configuration management, etc.).
• Support risk management across the product lifecycle.
• Lead and support audits/assessments against standards such as ISO 26262 and IEC 61508.
• Continuously review deliverables to align with V-Model processes and identify areas for process optimization.
• Monitor and manage non-conformance processes and support issue resolution across software lifecycle stages.

What You Bring

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Software/Controls Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3+ years' experience in automotive development with a focus on electro/mechanical systems.
• Proven knowledge of ASPICE, ISO 26262, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity or experience with Cybersecurity standards (e.g., VDA TISAX) and vehicle-level cybersecurity is a plus.
• Exposure to hydrogen powertrain or alternative propulsion technologies will be considered an asset.

This role is ideal for someone looking to make a meaningful impact within a highly technical environment, while contributing to the evolution of quality in next-gen mobility solutions.