Quality Assurance Leader

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the global deployment and harmonization of ASPICE-compliant processes across all embedded software development units.
- Define, implement, and maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ASPICE, IATF 16949, and CMMI-DEV.
- Provide leadership and direction to regional quality teams, ensuring global process standardization and compliance.
- Head and mentor cross-functional quality groups including the SEPG, Internal Quality Auditors, and Project QA leads.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute internal ASPICE gap assessments, track closure actions, and ensure audit readiness.
- Drive Management Review Meetings, perform root cause analysis, and enforce corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) across the organization.
- Collaborate closely with business and engineering leaders to align quality initiatives with product development goals and customer expectations.
- Lead the collection, analysis, and reporting of quality metrics and key performance indicators across programs.
- Promote continuous process improvement, identify best practices, and lead transformation projects.
- Conduct training and workshops on ASPICE implementation, quality assurance tools, and audit preparedness.
- Act as the lead interface for external assessments, customer audits, and third-party ASPICE appraisals.

Required Skills And Experience

- 1520 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, with a primary focus on automotive embedded systems.
- Proven track record of leading ASPICE implementation across multiple global development units.
- Deep knowledge of ASPICE, IATF 16949, and CMMI-DEV frameworks.
- Experience as a Management Representative or Lead for process audits and quality system maturity programs.
- Strong expertise in SDLC, PDLC, configuration management, and quality engineering for software projects.
- Proficient in 7QC tools, root cause analysis, CAPA, and process audits.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across cultures and geographies.
- Ability to define, deploy, and improve scalable, measurable, and efficient software quality processes.

Preferred Qualifications

- Certified ASPICE Provisional or Competent Assessor.
- Lead Auditor certification in IATF 16949 and/or CMMI.
- Familiarity with Agile and Hybrid software development environments.
- Exposure to change management and global process transformation programs.

Benefits and Perks

Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits.

Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.

Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company's 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [Confidential Information] or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.