Ralf Heil - Senior Consultant – Automotive SPICE & Polarion ALM

Q: Where is Ralf based?

Ralf is based in Hötensleben, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Ralf speak?

Ralf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Ralf have?

Ralf has at least 4 years of experience. During this time, Ralf has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months . Note that Ralf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ralf's latest experience?

Ralf's most recent position is Senior Consultant – Automotive SPICE & Polarion ALM at ElringKlinger AG .

Q: What companies has Ralf worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ralf has worked for ElringKlinger AG , Marquardt GmbH , JOYNEXT GmbH , and Flex Automotive .

Q: Which industries is Ralf most experienced in?

Ralf is most experienced in industries like Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Ralf most experienced in?

Ralf is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

Q: What is Ralf's education?

Ralf attended education in Energy systems electronics technician .

Q: Does Ralf have any certificates?

Ralf has 1 certificate : ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level .

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Hötensleben, Germany

Experience

Nov 2022 - Dec 2024

2 years 2 months

Senior Consultant – Automotive SPICE & Polarion ALM

ElringKlinger AG

Led and implemented a company-wide Automotive SPICE-compliant project template in Polarion ALM to standardize development processes
Led and coordinated various teams to plan, implement, and validate the template implementation
Ensured Automotive SPICE 3.1 & 4.0 compliance in collaboration with company directors
Supported project, functional safety, and requirements managers in introducing and implementing functional safety processes according to Automotive SPICE standards
Evaluated technical feasibility and managed implementation in cooperation with Polarion development teams
Analyzed and channeled customer requirements to identify weaknesses in requirements management
Conducted management training to strengthen process compliance

Jul 2022 - Nov 2022

5 months

Senior Consultant – Functional Safety Project Management & Automotive SPICE

Marquardt GmbH

Acted as interface between Ford (Cologne) and Marquardt’s international development team to ensure compliance with ISO 26262 and Automotive SPICE standards for occupant and seat detection systems
Supported the development team throughout the entire product lifecycle from requirements analysis to series release
Responsible for system integration and commissioning into existing vehicle architectures
Created and validated test cases based on customer requirements and system specifications
Conducted vehicle integration and system tests and supported on-site vehicle builds at the customer’s location

Oct 2021 - May 2022

8 months

Lead Project Manager – Automotive Embedded Development

JOYNEXT GmbH

Overall project management of six AED projects with oversight of the entire project lifecycle
Led and controlled the project team with respect to budget, time, and quality goals
Planned and monitored all resources to ensure a smooth project flow
Conducted and documented meetings with internal and external stakeholders
Responsible for meeting customer requirements and successful project delivery
Provided technical leadership to subproject managers in hardware/mechanics, software, and test management

Feb 2021 - Sep 2021

8 months

Senior Consultant – Requirements Engineering

Flex Automotive

Systematically validated stakeholder requirements against product specifications and project standards
Created and attributed SYS RQs from stakeholder RQs, including precise English translations
Prepared and conducted requirement reviews in software engineering focusing on quality and compliance
Advised on and implemented processes to meet ASPICE Level 1 standards
Optimized and administered Polarion ALM processes tailored to ASPICE and customer standards
Supported planning and execution of ASPICE assessments (Level 1 & 2) for Audi AG

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Automotive (3.5 years).

Automotive

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Product Development (3.5 years), Project Management (3 years), and Quality Assurance (3 years).

Product Development

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Summary

Senior Consultant with extensive expertise in project, requirements, and test management for highly complex automotive projects. Specialized in requirements engineering, development, and implementation of innovative test strategies, as well as optimizing test management and strategies to meet ASPICE and ISO 26262 standards. Proven track record in tool integration (Jira, Polarion) with success in leading projects, introducing scalable test and process optimization and requirements management processes, and integrating modern tools like Polarion, HIL test bench development, and Jira. Excellent skills in analyzing complex requirements, stakeholder management, developing efficient workflows, and ensuring process compliance. Functional safety: inspiring leader with a clear focus on quality, quality assurance, goal orientation, and continuous improvement of project processes. Stakeholder management.

Skills

Home Automation
Autonomous Vehicle Technology
Windows Xp/7/10
Windows Server 2008/2012
Linux Suse
Debian
Arch Linux
Programming Languages And Tools
Vb
Vba
Sql
Php
Javascript
Polarion Alm
Jira
Vector Canoe
Vectorcast
Microsoft Office Suite
Doors
Ptc Tracking System
Exam
Cmd/plm

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Aug 1989 - Jul 1992

Apprenticeship · Energy systems electronics technician

Certifications & licenses

ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level

Profile

Created

February 2025

Last Update

June 2025

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Where is Ralf based?

Ralf is based in Hötensleben, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Ralf speak?

Ralf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Ralf have?

Ralf has at least 4 years of experience. During this time, Ralf has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months. Note that Ralf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ralf be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ralf would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Consultant – Automotive SPICE & Polarion ALM, Senior Consultant – Functional Safety Project Management & Automotive SPICE, Lead Project Manager – Automotive Embedded Development.

What is Ralf's latest experience?

Ralf's most recent position is Senior Consultant – Automotive SPICE & Polarion ALM at ElringKlinger AG.

What companies has Ralf worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ralf has worked for ElringKlinger AG, Marquardt GmbH, JOYNEXT GmbH, and Flex Automotive.

Which industries is Ralf most experienced in?

Ralf is most experienced in industries like Automotive.

Which business areas is Ralf most experienced in?

Ralf is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Ralf's education?

Ralf attended education in Energy systems electronics technician.

Does Ralf have any certificates?

Ralf has 1 certificate: ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level.

What is the availability of Ralf?

Ralf is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Ralf?

Ralf's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.