Quality Management Lead

About the Company

Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and ongoing management of Wayve's ISO 9001-compliant Quality Management System.
• Develop and maintain quality policies, procedures, standards and governance frameworks.
• Build and operationalise an Integrated Management System that supports multiple compliance and regulatory frameworks.
• Drive Wayve's ISO 9001 certification programme and manage certification readiness activities.
• Establish processes for document control, process management, non-conformance management, corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Safety, Security and Risk teams to define, document and govern critical business processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional programmes and drive delivery against quality and compliance milestones.
• Lead organisational change management activities to ensure adoption of new ways of working.
• Develop governance structures, reporting mechanisms and operating rhythms that drive accountability across teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through tooling, automation and AI-enabled workflows.

Requirements

• Experience leading the implementation of an ISO 9001 Quality Management System from design through certification
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 standards, requirements and implementation methodologies
• Experience building and operationalising governance, process management and documentation frameworks
• Proven programme management experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives
• Demonstrated success driving organisational change and influencing stakeholders
• Experience creating and improving quality processes within technology, software or engineering organisations
• Ability to work independently and establish structure in ambiguous environments
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience developing audit-ready documentation, policies and operational controls

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing quality management systems within a scaling technology company or startup
• Experience working within automotive, mobility, or highly regulated industries
• Knowledge of Automotive SPICE, ISO 31000, or ISO 26262
• Experience developing Integrated Management Systems covering multiple standards
• Experience working with OEM customers and customer-driven compliance requirements
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools to improve operational efficiency