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

Siemens Mobility; Bayern; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology firm in Germany is seeking a Quality Management leader to drive the development of a comprehensive quality strategy focused on Electrification and Automation. You will lead R&D teams, implement risk management mechanisms, and foster modern software engineering practices. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in quality assurance and a Master’s degree in an appropriate field. This role offers a flexible working model and development opportunities.

Leistungen

Mobile working options

Attractive remuneration package

30 leave days and flexible working models

Broad wellbeing offerings

Qualifikationen

• Several years of leadership experience with the ability to coach and mentor teams.
• Extensive experience in quality assurance and risk mitigation in software and electronic development.
• Expertise in the end-to-end software development lifecycle with dependencies on hardware and firmware.
• Knowledge of quality tools (APQP, 8D, RCA, FMEA, Agile, Scrum).

Aufgaben

• Leading Quality Management R&D teams for the EA portfolio.
• Implementing robust risk management and governance mechanisms.
• Driving AI integration for data-driven decisions across development phases.
• Conducting regular quality checks in compliance with EA processes.

Kenntnisse

Leadership skills

Quality assurance expertise

Risk mitigation

Agile methodologies

Knowledge of ISO standards

Familiarity with quality tools

Proficiency in German and English

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or equivalent

Tools

SonarQube

GitHub Copilot

Jobbeschreibung

Are you passionate about developing and implementing a comprehensive quality strategy aligned with the organization's vision and business goals of Electrification and Automation (EA)? Join our team and play a key role in bringing value to our customers by adopting modern software engineering practices. You will drive AI integration and enable data-driven decisions across all phases of 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 the highest standards in our projects.
• Implementing robust risk management and strong governance mechanisms for digital and hardware offerings and ensuring their mitigation.
• Fostering a lean and agile approach and 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).
• Implementing 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 assurance and risk mitigation in software and electronic development.
• Expertise in the end-to-end software development lifecycle with dependencies on hardware and firmware, and knowledge of lean and agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with standards and regulations such as ISO9001, ISO27001, IEC 62443, Cybersecurity Resilient Act, and others relevant to E2E Product Lifecycle Management.
• Knowledge of quality tools (APQP, 8D, RCA, FMEA, Agile, Scrum), code analysis tools (SonarQube, Coverity), code repositories, GenAI in software development (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 unique personality and perspectives. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that supports your personal and professional growth. We look forward to learning more about you!

As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.

What we offer you

• 2 to 3 days of mobile working per week, up to 30 days of workation in selected countries
• Attractive remuneration package
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• An inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work
• 30 leave days and flexible working models for work-life balance
• Share matching programs to become a Siemens shareholder
• Broad wellbeing offerings
• Appealing pension benefits
• Location-dependent childcare services
• Barrier-free locations

For more information on our benefits, visit here. Note that benefits are subject to regulatory, contractual, or corporate conditions.

About us

At Smart Infrastructure Electrification & Automation, our mission is to develop 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.

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