Software Product Quality Leader

comes.

• Champion defect reduction initiatives and drive faster FIRG containment and resolution.

• Collaborate with Business Unit partners and Software Engineering teams to remove Euro VII FIRG roadblocks.

Process Ownership & Improvement

• Own and ensure capability of assigned quality processes within the business unit or entity.

• Lead and sponsor process improvements related to PQC, GPRP, VPI, PPP, assessments, or related quality processes.

• Ensure processes are operational, capable, and meeting evolving business needs.

• Define and execute roadmaps for future process improvements.

• Champion Everest/NS7 process enhancements for Euro VII programs. Lead process improvements initiatives unique to Olympus and Kailash

• Use systems thinking to analyze requirements, design, integration, and testing processes to drive efficiency and quality improvements.

Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration

• Partner across Software Engineering functions and global regions (China, UK, US, India) to sustain and standardize software process enhancements.

• Communicate and collaborate with CCS, EBU, PSBU, and Accelera leadership teams to ensure alignment and execution success.

• Act as a strong partner to Customer Quality and advocate for the voice of the customer (VOC).

Leadership, Coaching & Governance

• Ensure users of quality processes are trained, capable, and supported with clear escalation paths.

• Coach best practices for effective execution of quality and VPI processes.

• Escalate resource, capability, or requirement gaps that impact process performance.

• Use strong project management skills to plan, track, and deliver improvement initiatives while managing competing priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

• Certified Green Belt preferred (General, PPS, or 6 Sigma Statistics).

Licenses / Certifications

• This position may require licensing for compliance with export control or sanctions regulations.

Competencies

• Product & Quality Expertise: Specialist/Expert in product quality and software quality management.

• Customer Focus: Delivers customer-centric solutions and champions the voice of the customer.

• Problem Solving: Applies systematic, data-driven methodologies to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.

• Drives Results: Consistently delivers outcomes in fast-paced and complex environments.

• Strategic Mindset: Anticipates future quality challenges and translates them into proactive strategies.

• Plans and Aligns: Effectively prioritizes and manages competing initiatives.

• Builds Effective Teams: Leads and collaborates across diverse, global teams.

• Communicates Effectively: Clearly conveys complex technical and quality concepts to varied stakeholders.

• Manages Ambiguity & Conflict: Navigates uncertainty and constructive conflict with professionalism.

• Global Perspective: Applies a global lens to software quality and process standardization.

• Financial Acumen: Applies understanding of financial indicators to support quality and business decisions.

• Values Differences: Leverages diverse perspectives to drive better outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Significant relevant experience required .

• Strong background in software development, tuning, or validation for commercial vehicle or power systems applications.

• Experience defining, monitoring, and improving software quality is strongly preferred.

• Preferred experience areas include:

• Current or New Product Software Development

• VPI / CPS / IC Controls Leadership

• Software Validation for Production

• Product or Quality Leadership

• Customer-facing and global cross-functional roles

• Leadership in highly complex organizations

Job Quality

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2423041

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site Yes

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.