*lead, engineering quality, compliance & governance – r&d mexico*this role leads the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of a *standards-aligned engineering governance, quality, and compliance system* across all mexico-based r&d teams.as a key leader within engineering, you will ensure that development processes are robust, auditable, and aligned with global standards while enabling efficient and scalable execution.you will own process governance, engineering quality assurance, and pmo execution frameworks, while integrating functional safety and cybersecurity requirements into the development lifecycle.this role is critical to ensuring compliance, audit readiness, and high-quality delivery across all r&d programs.## *what you'll do (impact areas)*### *process governance & standardization* define, harmonize, and deploy engineering and project lifecycle processes across mexico r&d* establish clear roles, deliverables, decision gates, and escalation paths aligned with global governance frameworks* ensure alignment with aspice, iso/iec/ieee *, and interfaces to the engineering qms (iso * / iatf *)* maintain a single source of truth for process documentation, templates, and guidance* define supplier process expectations and enforce structured, machine-readable deliverables### *process change control & continuous improvement* lead the end-to-end process change control lifecycle (intake, analysis, approval, release, and effectiveness tracking)* leverage data, analytics, and ai to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities* maintain transparent change logs, transition plans, and training enablement* govern updates to ai-assisted tools and methods, ensuring validation, monitoring, and compliance### *engineering quality assurance (independent oversight)* operate an independent qa framework including artifact reviews, gate readiness checks, and adherence audits* ensure completeness, consistency, and traceability of engineering deliverables* consolidate audit-ready evidence in structured, traceable repositories* enforce escalation and resolution of safety-, cybersecurity-, and quality-related deviations* track corrective and preventive actions through closure### *deployment, training & enablement* drive process adoption through onboarding, coaching, and role-based training programs* publish standardized templates, checklists, and data models to enable consistency and scalability* promote responsible use of ai in engineering workflows, including validation and human-in-the-loop controls* partner with functional safety and cybersecurity teams to embed required checkpoints into project plans* monitor adoption metrics and continuously improve enablement strategies### *execution governance & pmo leadership* lead the r&d mexico pmo to standardize planning, milestone governance, and reporting across programs* define and monitor key delivery indicators including schedule adherence, risk exposure, and quality metrics* ensure all projects meet required process checkpoints and deliverables before gate approvals* enable predictive risk management using analytics and ai-driven insights* coordinate cross-program governance and ensure alignment with global expectations### *ai-enabled governance & automation* establish governance frameworks for ai-assisted engineering processes, including usage policies, validation, and monitoring* ensure audit-grade traceability of ai-generated outputs linked to engineering artifacts* drive adoption of automation to improve efficiency in traceability, validation, and evidence generation* measure roi and compliance impact of ai/automation initiatives and feed insights into process improvements## *what success looks like* high adoption and consistent execution of standardized engineering processes across mexico r&d* strong audit and assessment outcomes with minimal findings and rapid closure of gaps* improved delivery performance (on-time gates, reduced rework, lower risk aging)* full traceability and audit-ready evidence across all engineering programs* measurable efficiency gains through ai-enabled automation (e.g., reduced manual effort, faster evidence packaging)* effective integration of functional safety and cybersecurity checkpoints into all relevant programs* recognition as a trusted governance authority and strategic partner across global engineering teams## *core competencies* *governance & systems thinking:* ability to design and enforce scalable engineering governance frameworks* *quality & compliance expertise:* deep understanding of standards, audits, and regulated development environments* *strategic leadership:* drives alignment across functions, sites, and global stakeholders* *data-driven decision making:* leverages metrics, analytics, and ai to guide improvements* *execution discipline:* strong pmo and operational rigor with focus on measurable outcomes* *influence & communication:* ability to enforce standards while building strong cross-functional relationships* *change management:* leads adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working* *technology enablement:* practical understanding of automation and ai in engineering contexts## *what you bring (qualifications)*### *required* bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field* 10+ years of experience in engineering governance, quality, pmo, or compliance within complex product development environments (automotive or similar)* proven experience implementing and managing engineering qms and leading audits/assessments at scale* strong knowledge of aspice, iso/iec/ieee *, and interfaces to iso * / iatf * familiarity with functional safety (iso *) and cybersecurity (iso/sae *) frameworks* demonstrated experience integrating automation or ai into engineering processes with appropriate controls and oversight### *preferred* experience operating in global, multi-site r&d organizations* familiarity with digital engineering tools, requirements management systems, and traceability platforms* experience leading enterprise-level process transformation initiatives* exposure to supplier quality and governance frameworks## *work model & travel* *location:* mexico (across all r&d sites; hybrid model aligned with business needs)* *travel:* moderate international travel to support global alignment, audits, and stakeholder engagement## *our commitment to you* opportunity to shape and lead engineering governance for a critical and growing r&d footprint* exposure to global engineering leadership and advanced automotive technologies* a culture that values quality, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement* career growth through leadership visibility and strategic impact* inclusive and collaborative work environment aligned with global standards* competitive compensation and recognition tied to performance and impact*about clarios:*clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility.our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today.with around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our aftermarket and oem partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives.we answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry.we work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network.you can find more information (pdf).*to all recruitment agencies*: clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/cvs.please do not forward resumes/cvs to our careers email addresses, clarios employees or any other company location.clarios#j-*-ljbffr