Western Digital Principal Engineer Quality Assurance Engineering 

Canada, British Columbia, Area H (Cultus Lake/Columbia Valley) 

52244463

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Job Description

Position:Principal Engineer, Functional Safety, Quality process Digitization expert

Team:Quality Assurance Engineering Team

• Position: Principal Engineer, FuSa/Functional Safety Expert
• Team: Quality Assurance Engineering Team
• Experience: 10+ years
• Expertise: ,Functional Safety (ISO 26262), Process Audits, Compliance with Automotive projects/programs with Standards such as ISO 26262 and ASPICE, IATF will be a plus.
• Key Role: This is a mid-senior level position in the field of Quality Assurance Engineering, focused on ensuring the functional safety of systems , processes, or products. This role combines the expertise in quality management and process audits with a focus on functional safety, ensuring that safety considerations are seamlessly integrated into the organization's quality processes.

1. • Skills:

   • Leadership and Team Management
   • Process Definition and Improvement
   • Auditing and Compliance
   • Software Quality Assurance of Functional Safety Projects
   • Functional Safety Expertise (ISO 26262)
   • Cross-Functional Collaboration
   • Continuous Improvement

   • Qualifications:

   • Bachelor’s/master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
   • Certification in functional safety - ISO 26262 Functional Safety Professional.
   • Strong knowledge of ISO 26262,
   • Good awareness in ASPICE and IATF, automotive quality and safety standards.

   • Key Responsibilities:

   • Functional Safety Leadership:
     • Lead and guide the implementation of functional safety processes in automotive projects.
     • Define and refine processes in accordance with ISO 26262 requirements.
     • Ensure the integration of safety practices into both hardware and software development lifecycles.
   • Process Definition:
     • Develop and refine processes for automotive functional safety projects.
     • Align processes with ISO 26262 standards to ensure compliance.
     • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and streamline safety processes.
   • Quality Assurance:
     • Oversee the quality team's activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
     • Conduct audits to evaluate adherence to ISO 26262, ASPICE, and other relevant standards.
     • Implement continuous improvement initiatives based on audit findings.
   • Software Quality:
     • Leverage experience in software quality to enhance development processes.
     • Implement best practices for software quality assurance in line with industry standards.
   • Hardware Quality (Good to know):
     • Apply hardware quality expertise to enhance overall product quality.
     • Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate quality processes into their workflows.
   • Standards Knowledge:
     • Mandatory experience in implementation of Functional Safety ISO 26262
     • Awareness and knowledge in IATF 16949
     • Provide guidance to the team on the interpretation and implementation of these standards.
   • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
     • Collaborate with software and hardware development teams to ensure a unified approach to quality and Functional safety.
     • Facilitate communication and understanding between different functional areas.
   • Training and Development:
     • Provide training sessions to teams on ISO 26262, and other relevant standards.
     • Mentor team members to enhance their understanding of functional safety principles.

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's / Master’s degree or higher in Electronics / Computer Science Engineering or related field.
• At least 10+ years in quality assurance engineering or a related field in electronics or related industries.
• Should have good knowledge in the implementation of Functional safety standard - ISO 26262
• Fluent English communication

PREFERRED:

• Previous experience in Flash, Automotive Product Design and Manufacturing.
• Trained Six-sigma, quality tool, SPC, FMEDA, and 8D
• Experience in Continual Improvement methodology.
• Experience in documentation and document control process

SKILLS:

• Strategic Thinking
• Development & Coaching Skill
• High leadership
• Positive thinking
• Credibility
• Flexibility and adaptability