SQE Software Manager (m/f/d)

About the Position

We are seeking a SQE Software Manager (m/f/d) to oversee quality assurance for software suppliers, ensuring compliance with automotive standards and quality goals.

Responsibilities

• Own overall global responsibility for all SW supplier qualification activities.
• Help to develop, drive, and own the global SW-supplier-specific quality strategy that aligns with business objectives and supports quality, growth, and profitability.
• Build and own appropriate supplier relationships with SW-suppliers.
• Plan activities needed to determine suppliers’ process capabilities e.g. through SW Quality workshop or assessment aligned with business priorities.
• Organize and execute Supplier assessments (onsite/offsite) using Automotive SPICE as yardstick to analyze gaps in development processes, process artifacts and work products.
• Qualify and re-qualify SW-suppliers, to ensure HARMAN only has business with capable suppliers.
• Determine SW specific requirements for quality assurance activities at SW suppliers.
• Be the interface to other departments (e.g. PM, Engineering, Procurement) to discuss requirements for SW suppliers.
• Monitor the supplier quality performance and drive for improvement activities in case needed.
• Lead, contribute and track SW supplier development activities.
• Manage effective supplier negotiations and event driven quality improvement activities to meet quality targets.
• Escalate issues adequately and effectively.
• Works with Category Management, BU, Engineering on new supplier qualification initiatives to ensure on time, on cost and on quality SW deliveries
• Support Category Management in supply base optimization.
• Enhance all processes, tools, systems, etc. used in SQE and engineering to make the work most efficient, reliable and in compliance with applicable standards, like IATF16949, SPICE, etc.
• Set priorities and balance the available resources based on criticality of the issue, component, technology, supplier, program, and other factors.

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 which partners with geographically distributed multiple engineering teams working on multiple programs to ensure high quality based on SW delivery experiences
• 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, fostering collaboration among team members.
• Ability in communication across cultures.
• English (business fluent)

Nice to Have

• SAP, MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)

We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

About the Company

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.