Ralf H.
Senior Consultant – Automotive SPICE & Polarion ALM
Experience
Senior Consultant – Automotive SPICE & Polarion ALM
ElringKlinger AG
Implemented a company-wide Automotive SPICE-compliant project template in Polarion ALM to standardize development processes
Led and coordinated multiple teams to plan, implement, and validate the template rollout
Ensured Automotive SPICE 3.1 & 4.0 compliance in collaboration with company directors
Supported project, functional safety, and requirements managers in introducing and applying functional safety processes per Automotive SPICE standards
Assessed technical feasibility and managed implementation with Polarion development teams
Analyzed and funneled customer requirements to identify gaps in requirements management
Conducted management training to reinforce process compliance
Successfully developed and launched the Automotive SPICE-compliant template company-wide, boosting project efficiency
Cut requirement processing time through optimized processes and tool integration
Increased audit compliance rates with targeted training and process updates
Senior Consultant – Project Management FuSi & Automotive SPICE
Marquardt GmbH
Acted as liaison between Ford (Cologne) and Marquardt’s global development team to ensure ISO 26262 and Automotive SPICE compliance for occupant detection systems
Guided the development team through the entire product lifecycle, from requirements analysis to series release
Managed system integration and commissioning in existing vehicle architectures
Created and validated test cases based on customer requirements and system specs
Conducted vehicle integration and system tests and supported on-site customer vehicle builds
Achieved series approval through precise test case creation and thorough system integration
Reduced test effort with efficient validation methods
Improved collaboration between internal and external teams, shortening development cycles
Project Lead LEAD – Automotive Embedded Development
JOYNEXT GmbH
Led six embedded development projects with full control over the project lifecycle
Managed the project team, overseeing budget, schedule, and quality targets
Planned and monitored resources to ensure smooth project execution
Held and documented meetings with internal and external stakeholders
Ensured customer requirements were met and delivered successful customer projects
Provided technical leadership to sub-project leads in hardware/mechanics, software, and test management
Completed projects on time and within budget through optimized resource planning
Improved cross-project collaboration, increasing overall efficiency
Implemented a new escalation process that cut response times to critical risks
Senior Consultant – RQ Engineering
Flex Automotive
Systematically validated stakeholder requirements against product specs and project standards
Created and attributed SYS RQs from stakeholder RQs, including accurate English translations
Prepared and ran requirements reviews in software engineering with a focus on quality and compliance
Advised on and implemented processes to meet ASpice Level 1 standards
Optimized and managed Polarion ALM processes to fit ASpice and customer standards
Supported planning and execution of ASpice assessments (Levels 1 & 2) for Audi AG
Cut rework on system requirements with improved review and validation processes
Efficient preparation led to successful ASpice Level 2 certification
Boosted process and tool integration in Polarion ALM, greatly reducing requirement turnaround time
Test Manager
ZSI technology GmbH
- Managed test strategy and quality assurance for software and algorithm projects
- Focused on test case development, risk management, and process optimization
Senior Consultant – Quality & Test Management
ZF/TRW Automotive GmbH
- Developed and implemented efficient test strategies for automotive ECUs under ASPICE requirements
- Focused on process improvement and quality optimization
Test Manager – Automotive SPICE Projects
AMK Holding GmbH
- Applied ISO 26262 and Automotive SPICE requirements through test management
- Integrated tools and managed HIL test benches
Requirements Manager
PATEO Europe
- Led requirements management
- Deployed CRADLE systems for ISO 26262-compliant OEM projects
Project Lead
MRS Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG
- Managed ISO 26262-compliant projects with a focus on Automotive SPICE
- Coordinated project teams
Test Manager
Volkswagen AG
- Coordinated test processes
- Integrated CPlace in HIL test setups
Senior Consultant Project Management
MRS Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG
- Advised on and implemented Automotive SPICE processes
- Implemented functional safety
Test Manager
Karl Storz Endoskopie
- Managed quality for networked surgical systems
- Handled bug tracking for networked surgical systems
Technical Project Lead, Senior Consultant Automotive SPICE
Bosal Automotive
- Led ECU projects focusing on risk and release management
- Conducted fit-gap analyses and optimized functional safety
Requirements Manager
TRW Koblenz
- Managed requirements for a BMW project
- Coordinated HIL test benches for a BMW project
Resident & Integration Lead
Lear Corporation GmbH
- Led a system integration team
- Coordinated HIL test benches
Senior Consultant Web Platform IT Sales
HS Project Consulting Ltd.
- Developed an international IT web platform for specialty dealers
Test Manager Software Qualification
WIELAND Dental + Technik GmbH & Co. KG
- Planned and executed tests for embedded systems
Software Qualification Specialist
Harman Becker Automotive Systems
- Planned tests for infotainment systems
- Automated tests for infotainment systems
Web Design & IT Integration
Various Projects
- Designed IT and web solutions
- Implemented IT and web solutions
Summary
Specialized in developing and implementing innovative test strategies and optimizing quality standards according to ASPICE and ISO 26262 guidelines. Proven success in leading projects, introducing scalable requirements management processes, and integrating modern tools like Polarion and Jira. Excellent skills in analyzing complex requirements, creating efficient workflows, and ensuring process compliance. Inspiring leader with a strong focus on quality, goal orientation, and continuous project improvement.
Languages
Education
Power Plant Electronics Technician
Certifications & licenses
IT Business Administrator
ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level
IT IT Business Specialist
Software Ergonomics – Display Workstation
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