Principal Quality Systems Engineer

QMS Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the QMS in alignment with ISO standards in accordance with ADI Central Quality (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Oversee and support CAPA, internal audits, document control, and process improvements.
• Provide subject matter expertise on regulatory and customer-specific requirements across functions.
• Train and mentor BMS teams on QMS procedures, quality tools, and compliance expectations.
• Analyze quality metrics and use data-driven methods to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure audit readiness and support internal and external QMS audits.

ASPICE Assessor Responsibilities:

• Drive the design, implementation, and maintenance of processes and documentation.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for regulatory and quality standards applicable to the Automotive business.
• Plan, perform, and support Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) assessments (Gap, Project, Internal).
• Define, implement, and maintain the internal ASPICE assessment standard.
• Deliver overview and detailed ASPICE training courses; continuously enhance training content.
• Analyze assessment findings and support development of improvement plans including identification, prioritization, and verification of actions.
• Consult internal teams and customer-facing projects on ASPICE compliance, process tailoring, and implementation.
• Support embedding ASPICE requirements into the organizations QMS and engineering processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering Quality to ensure alignment between QMS, ASPICE, and project execution.
• Support and lead external audits/assessments, including but not limited to ASPICE, ISO26262, ISO21434 and ISO9001 audits; ensure audit readiness across BMS.
• Provide quality engineering support for running and upcoming projects including product development, process improvement, and change control.
• Train and mentor project/product teams on processes and regulatory requirements.
• Drive harmonization and standardization efforts across multiple locations and business units, if applicable.
• Ensure robust document control and record management systems are in place and maintained.
• Stay current with evolving regulations and industry standards; interpret and communicate their impact to stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Quality, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10+ years in quality systems and/or regulatory roles, with at least 3 years in a senior engineering capacity.
• In-depth knowledge of Quality and QMS standards along with regulations (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 26262, ASPICE, UNECE, ISO 21434, etc.).
• Experience in a regulated industry such as Automotive, Rail, or high-tech manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of risk management, CAPA, and root cause analysis.
• Certification(s) in at least one or more areas as ASPICE, AgileASPICE, ASPICE CS, ISO26262, ISO21434 CACSP, CQE, CQA, or Six Sigma is highly desirable.
• Excellent project management, conflict management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with embedded development and automotive software/system development lifecycles.
• Advanced knowledge of quality tools and techniques (e.g., 8D, Ishikawa, FMEA, Peer Reviews).
• Proven experience conducting ASPICE assessments, process gap analyses, and improvement planning.