Lead AQE Engineer

Role overview

Lead AQE Engineer at Signify Innovation Labs

Accounts for all end-to-end quality-related deliverables in the NPDL process and fast track development projects.

Responsibilities

• Coaches, trains and other functions on execution of quality activities such as CTQ, FMEA, Supplier selection, PPAP, QTP, Process validation, Reliability prediction, and Compliance.
• Presents the quality status in NPDL Gate and MS review and defines and drives corrective actions to meet deliverables.
• Assured that budget is defined in the project to meet quality deliverables.
• Sets quality KPI in NPDL Project.
• Defines requirements for quality test and measurement equipment.
• Closes feedback loops from customer complaints by embedding the learnings into new design rules, QTPs, FMEAs and other AQP tools.
• Lead problem-solving activities for internal and Customer concerns relating to assigned responsibilities and documenting all actions in the required format (e.g. 8D).
• Ensure project documentation review and authorization.
• Act as DfSS ambassador.
• Your qualifications.
• Technical.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field, providing foundational knowledge in quality principles and product development.
• Detailed knowledge of the theory and principles of APQP and statistical methods.
• At least 12 years’ experience as a Software (FW) professional, or a Quality professional with Software background with an affinity to HW/FW.
• Detailed knowledge of the theory and principles of Quality Assurance methods and tools (e.g. DfSS, APQP, etc.) and Software Methodologies (SAFe and CMMi).
• Experience in Risk Analysis and Root cause analysis (RCA, FMEA, 8D, 5 Why, etc.).
• Experience with development tooling (JIRA, Confluence) and Software Quality Tooling (SonarQube, TIOBE).
• Ability to apply the appropriate statistics to give contents to fact-based decision making.
• Familiar with DfSS tools (e.g. DOE’s and modelling), SWQ KPI’s & CI / CD best practices.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Prior hands-on software development experience in roles such as Software Engineer, Technical Lead, or Software Architect is considered a strong advantage.
• Exposure to Compliance of products & Systems is a plus.
• Experience with Field Quality is a plus.
• Behavioural.
• Team player and coach.
• Demonstrated ability to influence a project team.
• Good communicator and presenter, willing to listen and speak-up.
• Strong collaborator who keeps stakeholders and team members informed, maintains continuous collaborative process, and drives key initiatives.
• Demonstrates strong Leadership in both proactive and reactive Quality management.
• Ability to influence stakeholders on Quality.
• Result driven, pragmatic mindset, with attention to detail whilst keeping focus on Big Picture.
• What you’ll get in return….
• We’re offering multiple opportunities for career development, like mentoring, coaching and stretch assignments, with strong international exposure for dynamic profiles.
• Learning is fundamental to our culture.
• Through continuous learning, we are transforming the industry.
• You have the chance to learn every day, acquire new skills and perspectives through customized online programs, and on-the-job experiences.
• See #SignifyLife through the eyes of our employees!
• Who we are.
• Signify is the world leader in lighting.
• We provide professional customers and consumers with quality, energy-efficient LED lighting.
• And our lights, when connected, bring data to devices, apps and people – redefining what light can do and how you use it.
• Today, our innovations, such as LiFi – internet connectivity through light – and UV-C, solar and horticultural lighting, contribute to a safer, smarter, more sustainable world.
• We’re operating in 74 countries with 32,000 people worldwide.
• Everything we’ll do for you.
• You can grow a lasting career here.
• We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you.
• We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way.
• We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people.
• We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas.
• With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.
• Come join us, and together we can light up the future.

Employment details

• Location: Bangalore [Karnātaka] [India]

About the employer

• About Signify.

Additional role details

• Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting.
• Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.
• At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals.
• Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.
• Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world.
• More about the role.
• If you are a seasoned Software (SW) professional, or a Quality professional with software background with an affinity to HW/FW, this could be a perfect next step to a senior role with a global engineering leader in IoT for Lighting.
• As a Lead Advanced Quality Engineer assuring the quality and reliability of our state-of-the art Connected Lighting & Controls Systems, the backbone of IoT and many other modern building systems.
• The AQE facilitates the Quality Management processes within R&D, enforcing best practices defined by Signify’s Quality System, and champions the major quality pillars related to software & hardware design and development, supplier management, and industrial processes.
• We’re on the lookout for forward-thinking innovators with a passion for sustainability.
• If you match this description, get in touch!