Software Quality Supervisor Jobs

PACCAR Embedded Engineering organization is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Quality Supervisor. This position will be based in Kirkland, WA or Lewisville, TX.

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR isa global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Job Summary

The Software Quality Supervisor works within the PACCAR Embedded Engineering organization and is responsible for championing Automotive SPICE (Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination) implementation, requirements management, continuous improvement, and quality of embedded software. PACCAR Embedded Engineering is a rapidly expanding organization that is transforming the way software is developed for commercial vehicle applications. The team is co-located in both Texas and Washington so remote leadership will be essential. Individual creativity in addressing challenges and opportunities is encouraged while working within a supportive team to develop superior solutions for the heavy-duty truck industry.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Lead updates to software development process standards to incorporate current best practices in development techniques and tools
• Work with Quality Engineers within the projects to coach and train on quality standards across projects
• Supervise daily activities of team members, tracking and reporting progress against plans in support of quality and process improvement initiatives
• Lead PACCAR North America input into PACCAR global Quality activities specified in Corporate Standards
• Lead quality requirements, helping to prepare for audits and coordinate necessary tasks
• Identify and track quality risks, coordinate escalation-level support for critical issues affecting program deliverables
• Up to 10% travel, including international
• Act as a subject matter expert and consultant on quality topics within PACCAR North American organizations to support and guide quality and process topics, help to problem solve

Qualifications

• Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent STEM field
  • 3+ years’ experience in quality assurance methods
  • Demonstrable experience in a leadership role or activities
  • Knowledge and/or experience in ISO15504 SPICE (Software Process Improvement Capability Determination) or other relatable quality management standard/framework
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, lean, collaborative team environment
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and planning/tracking skills
  • Demonstrated success in managing multiple, technically complex, simultaneous projects while responding to dynamically shifting priorities
  • Willingness to grow continuously, both personally and professionally, and a strong orientation to reliability, value, and quality in all aspects of work
  • Work effectively with other technical leaders to influence other team roadmaps, drive consensus on approach/prioritization, and deliver quality software
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, lean, collaborative team environment
• Work effectively with other technical leaders to influence other team roadmaps, drive consensus on approach/prioritization, and deliver quality software
• Demonstrable experience in a leadership role or activities
• Knowledge and/or experience in ISO15504 SPICE (Software Process Improvement Capability Determination) or other relatable quality management standard/framework
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent STEM field
• 3+ years’ experience in quality assurance methods
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and planning/tracking skills
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple, technically complex, simultaneous projects while responding to dynamically shifting priorities
• Willingness to grow continuously, both personally and professionally, and a strong orientation to reliability, value, and quality in all aspects of work

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  Desired
  • Experience working with Agile Project management or Methodologies
  • Experience working with Application Lifecycle Management and System Modeling tools such as IBM DOORS Next Generation, IBM Rational Rhapsody, and IBM Rational Team Concert preferred
• Experience working with Agile Project management or Methodologies
• Experience working with Application Lifecycle Management and System Modeling tools such as IBM DOORS Next Generation, IBM Rational Rhapsody, and IBM Rational Team Concert preferred

Why work for PACCAR?

• Medical, dental and vision insurance plans for you and your family.
• 401k with 100% company match, AND a company paid pension plan after 5 years.
• Global Fortune 500 Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities.
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields.
• Paid Time Off – vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave.
• Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education – eligible after 1 year of service.

Additional Job Board Information

Additional Job Board Information

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for Software Quality Supervisor is $80,800 - $126,600 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

PACCAR promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status. This applies to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, termination, rates of pay, and other conditions of employment.