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Bose Corporation • Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Role & seniority: Automotive Software Quality Engineer (mid-level, 3+ years experience)
Stack/tools: Automotive quality standards (IATF16949/ISO9001, ASPICE, APQP, PPAP, 8D problem solving), MS Office; software/hardware quality integration; supplier and engineering collaboration
Manage customer line/field claims and drive 8D problem solving for software and software-in-hardware
Support QA activities across software in Bose hardware, engineering development, and supplier interfaces; lead corrective actions and continuous improvement
Coordinate Change Management, PPAP, lessons learned, and verification of effectiveness; visit customers as needed to communicate issues and actions
3+ years in automotive software quality engineering
Strong understanding of automotive electrical architecture, communication protocols, manufacturing statistics, and capability
Deep knowledge of IATF16949/ISO9001, ASPICE, APQP; robust Quality Management System expertise
Proficient in Microsoft software; ability to travel as needed
Fluent in German and English (spoken and written)
Experience with testing equipment design/implementation or defect analysis in hardware/software interfaces
Prior exposure to supplier quality collaboration and field warranty processes
Location & work type: Travel as needed; location not specified; role involves customer site visits and global collaboration
At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth — and for over 60 years, we have been a company built on innovation, excellence, and independence. Privately owned, fiercely customer-focused, and driven by our values, we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound. Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation. Job Description In this position you will be responsible for managing the customer relationships at customer manufacturing facilities, as well a customer field quality, and the internal and external quality KPI’s that go with those areas. You will support and oversee the Quality Assurance of our SW products in the applicable region, along with software that is installed in our hardware by manufacturing partners. You will specialize and collaborate with our engineering partners to understand the requirements, specifications, troubleshooting, and the user experience, so that they can effectively support and communicate with stakeholders as potential defects or bugs are reported. In this role you will aslo collaborate with supplier representatives on quality problems, as well as collaborate with software engineers and developers, and ensures that effective corrective actions are implemented, and contribute to supplier and software development quality improvement programs. In the event of a defect, one would contribute to the development and implementation of sophisticated testing equipment and perform product testing and analysis to maintain quality levels and minimize defects and failure rates. Responsibilities: Quality Engineering work with IATF16949 / ISO9001 & Core Tools Manage customer line and field claims using 8D problem solving tools, with a particular focus on software products and software that is installed in Bose hardware. Support Change Management and PPAP activities as needed Collaborate with Internal and External Engineering Teams Quality Assurance work supporting customers when there are potential software bugs and defects, including continuous improvement activities and correctives actions within the engineering development team. Lead the resolution of quality issues and visit customers sites to explain issues and actions as needed Review Lessons Learned from previous issues and effectiveness verification for current manufacturing and development processes Cooperate with manufacturing partners and internal teams, both domestic and overseas related to all aspects of quality Understand the requirements of customers and develop action plans that meet or exceed requirements Supporting field and warranty claims from customers Continuous improvement of business activities Skills: 3+ years working experience as an Automotive Software Quality Engineer Good understanding of automotive electrical architecture and communication protocols Good understanding of manufacturing statistics and capability requirements Good understanding of ASPICE, APQP, and IATF16949/ISO9001 Deep understanding of a Quality Management System Good knowledge of Microsoft software products Ability to travel as needed BS in Engineering Fluent (spoken and written) in German and English Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process. Candidate Privacy Notice Candidate Terms & Conditions Cookie Notice We’re a company built on disruptive innovation—having the courage to challenge the status quo, an unwavering commitment to our customers, and the fundamental belief that anything is possible. We never settle; we have a passion for discovering better ways to help people enjoy the things they love. We need people like you, people with better solutions. If you join us, you’ll find the opportunity to do your best work and the freedom to enjoy it. Here, every employee has the opportunity to build their own success and contribute to ours. It’s an atmosphere of trust, collaboration, high expectations, and great reward.