Project Functional Safety Manager

This position is part of our Signal & Power Solutions segment; Connection Systems business unit. 

Aptiv is a global technology company that designs, develops and manufactures software and hardware solutions to enable a safer, greener and more connected future of mobility. In this position you will be uniquely positioned to support Aptiv’s mission. This role will lead all functional safety related activities for a given development project as well as support technical discussions with a global team. You will also be involved with a core safety team supporting in the development of Aptiv functional safety processes.

Your Role (i.e. Key Job Responsibilities):

• Definition of project responsibilities for entire system and detailed responsibilities (if necessary, delegation or grouping of activities)
• Project coordination and planning of organizational safety activities in coordination with the Regional Functional Safety Manager (preparation and updating of project safety plan), including the planning of the following activities:
  • Planning all safety activities of the project safety lifecycle and document the planned safety activities in the project (Functional Safety Plan + Functional Safety Case) ensuring traceability.
  • Tailoring of development process Initiation and planning of Assessments of Functional Safety (scheduling, timing, organization) Initiation of verification and validation planning and associated measures Planning and Tracking of work-products which are part of the Safety Case.
• Application of measures for the avoidance of systematic non-conformities.
• All safety-relevant internal and external interfaces (e.g. with customers, suppliers and other business units)
• Cooperation with Regional Functional Safety Manager on process tailoring and improvement.
• Cooperation with QM in the various development phases with respect to process and project and product.
• Guide safety related activities including safety analyses in the project.
• Escalate functional safety anomalies or safety related items to competency managers, program manager, system lead engineer and/or regional functional safety manager.
• Interface to customers and suppliers for functional safety.
• Prepare and maintain safety case.
• Attend and moderate functional safety related work product verification reviews or confirmation reviews.
• Create and maintain Development Interface Agreement (DIA) between OEMs and/or suppliers.
• Responsible for developing a Technical Safety Concept(TSC)
• Support project members to handle safety activities.
• Leading qualification of hardware elements, software components and tools.
• Use of toolchains such as JIRA, Polarion, Plastic SCM, Ansys Medini.
• Ensure compliance with customer specific requirements.

Your Required Background (i.e. Must Haves):

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Systems, Electrical or Software Engineering.
• Understanding of ISO 26262 knowledge, rules and processes.
• More than 2 years project functional safety management experience.
• More than 3 years automotive product development experience.
• Ability to speak English fluently.
• Analytical thinking skills.
• Confidence in communication and relation with co-workers.
• Ability to form cohesive argumentation based on facts and requirements.
• Team orientated and good communications skills.
• MS Office knowledge.
• Willingness to Travel up to 20% of the year.

Your Preferred Background (i.e. Nice to Haves):

• More than 3 years safety analysis experience (Safety DFMEA, FMEDA, Fault Tree Analysis, Dependent Failure Analysis, etc.)
• Familiarity with toolchains such as JIRA, Polarion, Plastic SCM, Ansys Medini.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Project, Excel, Outlook, Skype, Teams, Visio, etc.)
• Strong results-orientation and execution characteristics.
• Resourcefully innovative and adapts in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong ability to work with a team.
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple conflicting tasks, make intelligent, timely decisions and solve problems independently
• Strong presence, poise and persuasiveness to establish a high level of credibility quickly.

Why join us?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where everyone can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, and Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support to take care of your family and physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

• Compensation package, including Major Medical Insurance and life Insurance
• Flexible Retirement Plan
• Learning, professional growth and development in a world-recognized international environment
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow! 

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