Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (SQAE) assures high engineering product quality while collaborating with other competences, as well as the project management, systems, software and hardware engineering. The SQAE support project teams in area of being complaint to customer requirements and applicable industry standards (IATF, ASPICE), by coaching and performing audits. This role monitors quality activities for upcoming sprints and project milestones, reports issues, helps project team with their investigation to closure and escalate if needed. The SQAE role is expected also to capture lessons learned, share knowledge across organization and develop ideas for process improvement (including process automation). Your role: Leads quality activities on one or more projects Defines the quality sampling strategy and authors the Quality Assurance Plan Leads audits and assessments Provides mentoring and status reports to project team Performs assigned tasks, audits and tracks non-conformances through resolution to closure Participates in software releases. Tracks documentation readiness and approves to deliver. Leads efforts to root cause software Product Complaint Records in conjunction with associated project team Reports status of quality work products and project KPIs Captures lessons learned, shares knowledge across organization Develops ideas for process improvement Your background: Engineering Degree required in Business or Engineering preferred Deep understanding of Quality Systems (IATF 16949) and industry standards (ASPICE, ISO 26262) QMS Internal auditor or ASPICE assessor competency (preferred certification by Intacs) Practical knowledge of quality tools (DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP etc.) Potential candidates should have automotive background (preferred experience in quality engineering) Familiarity with Agile and tools like Jira, Confluence Deep understanding of systems, software and hardware development and working across the enterprise Experience from Functional Safety and CyberSecurity is preferred Very good communication, presentation, negotiation and assertiveness skills Fluent in English Why join us? You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs. You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents. You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package. Your Benefits at Aptiv: Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events Hybrid and flexible working hours Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get 3,5% on each gross salary) Access to sports groups and Multisport card Flexible working hours Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow! Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Aptiv is a global technology company that develops safer, greener and more connected solutions enabling the future of mobility. Headquartered in Dublin, Aptiv has approximately 180,000 employees and operates 12 technical centers, as well as manufacturing sites and customer support centers in 44 countries. Visit aptiv.com. Please review Aptiv's privacy policy by following this link: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice