Hybrid Software Process QA Engineer

at Drivemode

• Job title: Software Process QA Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cyber Security
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Tokyo, Japan

About the role

• Software Process QA Engineer at Drivemode working on quality management systems and compliance. Overseeing adherence to automotive standards like ASPICE and ISO for the future of electric vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) aligned to industry standards (IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 / ASPICE / ISO 21434) and customer-specific requirements.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards: Automotive SPICE (ASPICE), Cybersecurity ISO 21434, assessing system and software development processes.
• Create the QA strategy; execute, track and report QA activities across the lifecycle.
• Lead quality planning activities during concept, development, and industrialization phases.
• Define and manage the project quality plan aligned with customer and internal requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency.
• Provide mentorship to uphold best practices and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct project quality reviews and report project quality status to management.
• Support audits (e.g., customer, internal, and supplier) ensure readiness and close NCs on time.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and report on quality metrics to senior management.
• Coordinate with design, engineering and testing teams to ensure process robustness and defect prevention.
• Collaborate with design, engineering and test teams to resolve quality-related issues and implement corrective actions.
• Coach 8D; ensure containment, corrective & preventive actions and effectiveness verification.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in the automotive industry: at least 3+ years of experience in quality assurance on projects.
• Strong working knowledge of ASPICE, ISO 21434, IATF 16949, ISO 9001.
• Successfully rolled out a complete QMS or a major release of a QMS.
• Hands-on with A-SPICE assessments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with diverse teams.
• Proficiency with quality management systems.
• Experience with an ALM tool (JAMA, Polarion, DOORS, Helix ALM, Codebeamer).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits