Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The Software Quality Assurance Engineer ensures project compliance with internal development processes and that internally developed software meets software industry standards. The role conducts reviews and audits of software work products and supports software teams in addressing identified gaps. The engineer monitors software quality throughout the software development lifecycle, identifies potential risks, defines corrective actions, and reports quality results and metrics to senior management and program teams. The role works with professionals across global regions and supports supplier compliance assessments and improvement plans.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field.
At least 5 years of applied experience in Software Engineering.
Certified Provisional ASPICE Assessor.
Strong knowledge of software process models including CMMI, ISO 26262, ISO 21434, and TS16949/QS9000.
Thorough understanding of quality tools, including the APQP process, Root Cause Analysis, and 8D.
Familiarity with MISRA tools and compliance.
Experience working in an Agile/auto scrum environment.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field.
ASPICE competent assessor certification.
Knowledge of ISO 26262 certification.
Master’s degree in computer science or electrical engineering.
Familiarity with Classic and Adaptive AUTOSAR.

Responsibilities

Develop quality assurance strategies and schedules for software projects.
Monitor projects throughout execution to ensure adherence to internal process standards.
Perform software release reviews to verify that releases meet acceptance criteria.
Ensure work products meet minimum quality criteria.
Conduct baseline audits to verify configuration items are properly managed.
Support teams in addressing findings and gaps.
Keep review criteria and checklists current using lessons learned.
Participate actively in product development to promote product quality, including understanding project scope and products, attending project kickoffs, participating in technical and design reviews, and staying informed about released artifact baselines.
Create software quality KPIs and publish them regularly to software stakeholders.
Define software maturity gates, track progress against them, and identify and report deviations.
Assess software project risks to shortlist suppliers for compliance assessments.
Plan and organize supplier assessments with internal stakeholders.
Assess suppliers for compliance with STLA standards for ASPICE, FuSa, Cyber Security, and AECDs, and follow improvement action plans through closure.
Communicate supplier compliance results to impacted stakeholders.