Introducing CQI-34: A Game-Changer for Embedded Software Assurance

The newly released CQI-34 standard delivers a long-awaited solution to the fragmented world of embedded software approval in automotive and on-highway applications.

Developed by AIAG, CQI-34 introduces a standardized, PPAP-style framework that brings clarity and consistency to software assurance across the industry.

Why CQI-34 Matters

• Addresses the growing complexity of embedded software in electrified and advanced vehicle systems.

• Aligns with major standards including ASPICE, ISO 26262, ISO 21434, and CSRs.

• Reduces inefficiencies from inconsistent software approval processes.

• Supports IATF 16949 compliance for software assurance.

• Establishes a clear, standardized methodology for PPAP of software.

Inside the Standard

• A step-by-step process overview with 15 essential requirements.

• Defined submission and approval guidelines.

• Seamless integration with existing standards and OEM-specific requirements.

Bottom Line

CQI-34 empowers OEMs and suppliers with a consistent, scalable, and transparent approach to software approval—enhancing quality, safety, and innovation across the global automotive industry.

Watch the Webinar Recording to learn how CQI-34 can streamline your software assurance process and strengthen your compliance journey.

Speaker

Gregory Gruska

Greg Gruska - Omnex Champion for ISO 26262, and a Fellow of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) • Omnex Inc. Greg Gruska, Omnex Champion for Functional Safety and ASQ Fellow, specializes in ISO 26262 engagement, systems engineering, and reliability/safety analysis. With experience spanning various industries worldwide, including automotive, he excels in integrating Functional Safety into development processes. Formerly of General Motors, he managed Quality Engineering, focusing on statstics and new technology development. Greg’s expertise extends to Functional Safety, SOTIF, and hardware metrics, offering guidance to OEM teams. A prolific writer and speaker, he has published numerous works on quality management, statistical analysis, and risk control. Greg, a licensed Professional Engineer and ASQ certified Quality Engineer, is highly regarded as a risk management authority and active member of industry committees. He provides consulting, training, and software services in Ann Arbor, MI, with a specialization in Automotive Software and ISO compliance.