Advanced Engineer- Process Excellence

harman; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Training opportunities

Wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition program

Inclusive environment

Job summary

HARMAN in Bengaluru, India seeks a Project Quality Manager/Lead to drive software QA for automotive projects. You will define the QA plan, perform quick checks, and produce QA reports while tracking non-conformances to closure.

With 8–10 years in Software Quality Assurance, ISO 9001 Audits and ASPICE audits, you will lead quality initiatives, support the release process, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with ASPICE & ISO 9001 audits in automotive projects.
• Metrics definition and mapping to tools for process improvement.
• Experience facing ASPICE external assessments and audits.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain software QA plan for the project.
• Perform process compliance quick checks and raise non-conformances to closure.
• Produce and distribute software QA reports and track actions.
• Support deviation approvals, product release processes, and lessons learned.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure quality deliverables and metrics.

Skills

Product lifecycle

SW engineering process

Quality risk assessment

Agile (SCRUM/SAFe) implementation

Education

ISO 9001 Internal Auditor

ASPICE Provisional Assessor

Job description

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you'll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We're a global, multi-disciplinary team that's putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
• Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About the Role

Project Quality Manager/Lead

• Define and maintain software QA plan for the project
• Perform process compliance quick checks
• Produce and distribute software QA report
• Identify and track non-compliances to closure
• Initiate QA escalations, monitor progress and track actions to closure
• Support deviation approval process if requested
• Participate in Product release Process
• Transfer relevant lessons learned into the project
• Track lesson learned until closure
• Define and analyze metrics in Projects
• Support software program manager in risk management
• Support lesson learned collection regularly
• Support development team on process tailoring/optimization per project needs
• Build strong cooperation with development teams to ensure a quality mindset and quality deliverables
• Active participation in relevant meetings

Experience : 8-10 Years in Process Quality Assurance in the field of ISO 9001 Audits and certifications, ASPICE implementation & Audits.

Band :T3B

• Participates in Team
• Quality Team Meeting
• Quality Pillar meeting
• Quality-relevant Customer Meeting

What You Will Do

• Have knowledge in product lifecycle and SW engineering process
• Ability to assess quality risk for software
• Ability to assess project quality status according to industry standards, incl. APSICE, VDA
• Agile Model (SCRUM,SAFe) implementation
• Set targets and engage with time to ensure strong drive for quality
• Abstract quality status from different reports
• Ability to build relevant metrics
• Ability to work independently, raise issues and take corrective action
• Demonstrated ability to utilize metrics, understand processes related to effective quality assurance and testing progress
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical project team members
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 & ASPICE 4.0/3.1 Level 2

Certification

• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor (Internal/external)
• ASPICE Provisional Assessor (Preferred but not a must)

What Makes You Eligible

• Hands - on Experience on implementation and audits based on ASPICE & ISO 9001 Model
• Hands - on Metrics definition, Metrics mapping to tools, Metric analysis and Process Improvement
• Experience of Facing ASPICE external Assessments
• Good Communication & Presentation Skills
• Eye for defects/issues
• Over all 10 years in exp in Software Quality Assurance
• 5 Years experience in Automotive Quality

What We Offer

• 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
• "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Aff

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.