Quality Manager – Automotive

Xperi • Columbia, MD

34d • Hybrid

About The Position

Xperi invents, develops and delivers technologies that enable extraordinary experiences. We make entertainment more entertaining, and smart devices smarter.

From the home to the car to everywhere in between, managing content and connections in a way that is smart, immersive, and personal is precisely what Xperi’s technologies do.

Our inventions are foundational to the global entertainment ecosystem and our products and data improve every aspect of the digital entertainment experience, from choice to consumption.

Content markets are changing, fast. Consumers face a simultaneously expanding and fragmenting set of choices. Xperi technology cuts through the chaos, putting us at the forefront of fast-moving trends in streaming, digital entertainment, and AI applications – in any environment.
About Us:
We are a fast-growing, innovative automotive technology provider serving leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Our solutions are shaping the future of mobility, and as we expand, so does our need to meet the highest standards in quality, certification, and information security.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Quality Manager to lead and coordinate quality management efforts within our automotive and consumer electronic business. This role will play a critical part in ensuring our organization meets and maintains compliance with automotive quality frameworks such as ASPICE, ISO 9001, and ISO-27001.
The ideal candidate will bring both a technical understanding and strong project management skills to drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, IT, product, and customer teams. This position reports to the Director of Automotive Certification and Quality, and works closely with senior leadership, including the Vice President of Automotive Engineering and business line General Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality management, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in quality management, ideally within the automotive industry.
• Good working knowledge of ASPICE, and ISO 9001 frameworks, including audit preparation and process implementation.
• Experience with process design principles.
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience with QMS tools, document control systems, and audit platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Have an existing ASPICE provisional or competent assessor certificate preferred or willingness to obtain certification

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and maintaining processes that support ASPICE and ISO 9001 compliance, while contributing to the day-to-day responsibilities of the quality management system
• Serve as an internal subject matter expert and coordinator for audits, assessments, gap analysis, documentation, and training.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with quality and information security standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, IT, legal, sales and operations teams to ensure consistent compliance across the organization.
• Manage external vendors or consultants assisting with certification readiness or audits.
• Support customer-specific quality requirements and documentation requests.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation (salary, equity and bonuses) and comprehensive benefits designed to foster work-life balance, care for your health, protect your finances and help you save and invest for the future.
• Generous paid time away from work, including flexible time off, holidays and sick time, health and wellness initiatives, and a charitable match program to help you give back to your community.
• Great perks, which vary by location and can be site-specific: employee discounts, transportation reimbursements, and fitness facilities.
• A flexible, hybrid work environment combining the best of in-office collaboration and community-building along with the benefits of working from home.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees