Head (f/m/d) Global Quality Management for R&D

TN Germany; Erlangen; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a forward-thinking company as the Head of Global Quality Management for R&D, where you will lead teams in ensuring high standards in electrification and automation projects. You will implement innovative quality strategies, drive AI integration, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the quality of software and hardware offerings, while working in an inclusive and supportive environment. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, generous leave, and opportunities for personal growth as you contribute to a greener future.

Leistungen

Mobile working 2-3 days per week

30 days of workation

Attractive remuneration package

Opportunities for growth

Inclusive environment

30 leave days

Share matching programs

Wellbeing offerings

Attractive pension benefits

Location-dependent childcare services

Qualifikationen

• Several years of leadership experience in quality management.
• Expertise in software development lifecycle and risk mitigation.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and quality tools.

Aufgaben

• Lead Quality Management R&D teams for software and electronics.
• Implement risk management and governance mechanisms.
• Drive AI integration and establish quality checks.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Quality Management

Risk Mitigation

Software Development Lifecycle

Agile Methodologies

German Language Proficiency

English Language Proficiency

Ausbildung

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

APQP

8D

RCA

FMEA

SonarQube

Coverity

GitHub Copilot

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09.05.2025

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Job Description:

Are you passionate about developing and implementing comprehensive quality strategies aligned with the organization's vision and business goals of Electrification and Automation (EA)? Join our team to bring value to our customers by adopting modern software engineering practices, driving AI integration, and enabling data-driven decisions throughout development.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Leading our Quality Management R&D teams for the EA portfolio, including software, SaaS, primary equipment, and electronics, and empowering global teams to ensure high standards in our projects.
• Implementing robust risk management and governance mechanisms for digital and hardware offerings, ensuring effective mitigation.
• Fostering a lean and agile approach, systematically building value for customers by adopting modern software engineering practices.
• Driving AI integration into software engineering to enable data-driven decisions across all development phases.
• Establishing, implementing, and conducting regular quality checks in compliance with EA processes, standards, and policies (ISO, industry-specific regulations).
• Applying lessons learned early in development activities with the Project Manager and leveraging Gen AI and automation for predictive quality analytics.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives and managing risks related to software, hardware, and process quality during development.

Your defining qualities:

• Several years of leadership experience with the ability to coach and mentor teams.
• Extensive experience in quality management and risk mitigation in software and electronic development.
• Expertise in the end-to-end software development lifecycle, including dependencies on hardware and firmware, with knowledge of lean and agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with standards and regulations such as ISO9001, ISO27001, IEC 62443, Cybersecurity Resilient Act, ISO42001, ISO14001, and ISO45001.
• Proficiency with quality tools (APQP, 8D, RCA, FMEA, Agile, Scrum), code checker tools (SonarQube, Coverity), code repositories, GenAI (e.g., GitHub Copilot), and requirements engineering.
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or equivalent, with proficiency in German and English.

We value your personality and perspective, and strive to create a diverse and supportive work environment. We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.

What we offer you:

• 2-3 days of mobile working per week, up to 30 days of workation in selected countries
• Attractive remuneration package
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• An inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic selves
• 30 leave days and flexible work arrangements
• Share matching programs to become a shareholder of Siemens AG
• Broad wellbeing offerings
• Attractive pension benefits
• Location-dependent childcare services
• Barrier-free locations

More information about benefits can be found on our website. Benefits are subject to regulatory, contractual, or corporate conditions.

About us:

Our mission is to develop innovative, sustainable solutions that save energy and reduce the carbon footprint of buildings, infrastructure, and industries. We are committed to creating a greener future and transforming how we live and work.