How to Cite:
Bhuvaneshwari, "Cross-Standard Compliance Framework Integrating ASPICE, ISO 26262, and Automotive Quality Management Systems" IJERMES, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 23-29, 2026.

Abstract:
The rapid transformation of the automotive industry toward software-defined and autonomous vehicles has significantly increased the complexity of compliance management across automotive engineering processes. Organizations are required to simultaneously comply with multiple international standards such as Automotive SPICE (ASPICE), ISO 26262, and Automotive Quality Management Systems (AQMS), including IATF 16949. However, the absence of a unified compliance framework often leads to duplicated documentation, inconsistent process governance, higher audit costs, and delayed product releases. This research proposes a Cross-Standard Compliance Framework (CSCF) that integrates ASPICE process capability assessment, ISO 26262 functional safety requirements, and automotive quality management principles into a unified governance model. The study adopts a mixed-method research methodology involving comparative analysis, process mapping, risk-based integration modeling, and industrial case-study evaluation. The proposed framework establishes traceability between software development lifecycle processes, safety engineering activities, and quality assurance mechanisms. Experimental evaluation demonstrates that the framework improves compliance traceability by 38%, reduces audit preparation time by 31%, and enhances defect detection efficiency by 27% compared with traditional isolated compliance practices. Furthermore, the framework enables continuous monitoring, automated evidence collection, and standardized process harmonization across development teams. The findings indicate that integrated compliance management significantly improves operational efficiency and regulatory readiness in modern automotive software ecosystems. The proposed framework offers practical implications for automotive manufacturers, Tier-1 suppliers, software engineering teams, and regulatory auditors aiming to achieve scalable, efficient, and sustainable compliance management in intelligent mobility systems.

Keywords: ASPICE, ISO 26262, Automotive Quality Management Systems, IATF 16949, Functional Safety, Automotive Compliance, Process Integration, Software Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Automotive Software Engineering.

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