Role & responsibilities :

1. ASPICE Process Audits & Assessments
- Lead and perform ASPICE assessments (MAN, SYS, SWE, SUP) across multiple automotive projects.
- Evaluate end-to-end development processesrequirements, architecture, design, implementation, verification/validation, release, and maintenance.
- Identify compliance gaps, classify findings, and provide transparent, actionable process improvement recommendations.
- Prepare and deliver comprehensive audit reports with non-conformities, risks, and improvement roadmaps.
- Mentor teams to improve ASPICE maturity levels (up to Level 3/Level 4 readiness).

2. Process Definition, Improvement & Deployment
- Define, refine, and standardize software development processes aligned with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and ISO 21434.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering, testing, configuration management, and project management.
- Support creation/update of QMS documents, process assets, templates, and checklists.
- Promote a culture of process discipline and quality-oriented engineering practices.

3. Collaboration,



Coaching & Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with engineering teams, project managers, and architects to ensure process adherence throughout the lifecycle.
- Conduct internal training sessions/workshops on ASPICE, software quality, functional safety, and cybersecurity process expectations.
- Provide regular feedback to leadership, highlighting risks, quality issues, and project readiness for customer audits.

4. Functional Safety (ISO 26262) & Cybersecurity (ISO 21434) Nice to Have
- Support teams in aligning with ISO 26262 Part 6 (software) and relevant safety work products.
- Provide guidance on safety analyses, traceability, and compliance documentation.
- Assist cybersecurity teams in implementing ISO 21434 processes where applicable.

5. External Audit & Customer Interface
- Prepare teams and documentation for customer audits, and external ASPICE/FS/CS evaluations.
- Act as a key representat

📌 SQA Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 SRM Technologies
📍 Chennai