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Expert Quality Assurance Engineer

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Aptiv

Expert Quality Assurance Engineer

Krakow, Poland

Expert Quality Assurance Engineer (EQAE) assures high engineering product quality while collaborating with other competences, as well as the project management, systems, software and hardware engineering. The EQAE support project teams in area of being complaint to customer requirements and applicable industry standards (IATF, ASPICE), by coaching and performing audits.

This role monitors quality activities for upcoming sprints and project milestones, reports issues, helps project team with their investigation to closure and escalate if needed.

The EQAE role is expected also to capture lessons learned, share knowledge across organization and develop ideas for process improvement (including process automation).

Your role:

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  • Leads quality activities on one or more projects
  • Defines the quality sampling strategy and authors the Quality Assurance Plan
  • Leads audits and assessments
  • Provides mentoring and status reports to project team
  • Performs assigned tasks, audits and tracks non-conformances through resolution to closure
  • Participates in software releases. Tracks documentation readiness and approves to deliver.
  • Leads efforts to root cause software Product Complaint Records in conjunction with associated project team
  • Reports status of quality work products and project KPIs
  • Captures lessons learned, shares knowledge across organization
  • Develops ideas for process improvement

Your background:

  • Engineering Degree required in Business or Engineering preferred
  • Deep understanding of Quality Systems (IATF 16949) and industry standards (ASPICE, ISO 26262)
  • QMS Internal auditor or ASPICE assessor competency (preferred certification by Intacs)
  • Practical knowledge of quality tools (DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP etc.)
  • Potential candidates should have automotive background (preferred experience in quality engineering)
  • Familiarity with Agile and tools like Jira, Confluence
  • Deep understanding of systems, software and hardware development and working across the enterprise
  • Experience from Functional Safety and CyberSecurity is preferred
  • Very good communication, presentation, negotiation and assertiveness skills
  • Fluent in English

Why join us?

  • You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
  • You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
  • You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

  • Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones
  • Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events
  • Hybrid and flexible working hours
  • Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary)
  • Access to sports groups and Multisport card
  • Flexible working hours

Apply today, and together let's change tomorrow!

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Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Client-provided location(s): Kraków, Poland
Job ID: Aptiv-J000669662
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Pet Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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