Functional Safety Engineer

Role Overview

Responsible for steering the complete functional safety lifecycle for steering systems,

from planning and analyses to traceability, release evidence and audit-ready reporting.

• Structured ISO 26262 / ASIL-D mindset and strong safety argumentation
• Confident moderation of analyses, reviews and supplier alignment
• Ownership-driven documentation, issue evaluation and release support

Expertise

Experience in functional safety for steering system development

Plan, maintain and track safety activities and work products

Create item definitions, HARA, safety concepts and safety cases

Perform FMEDA, FTA, DFA, FMEA and software hazard analyses

Maintain requirements traceability across system, hardware and software

Prepare reviews, assessments and release recommendations

Evaluate change requests, deviations and problem reports

Coordinate suppliers, stakeholders and audit-ready documentation

Minimum 5 years of experience in Automotive Functional Safety.

Experience in steering systems or other safety-critical automotive systems.

Strong knowledge of ISO 26262 processes, work products, and compliance activities.

Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary and international environment.

Languages

English: Professional working proficiency (mandatory)

German: Considered a strong asset / plus

METHODS & TOOLS 

ISO 26262 / ASIL D lifecycle

HARA, FMEA, FMEDA, FTA, DFA

Safety plans, concepts and safety case

DIA and supplier coordination

Requirements baselines and traceability

JIRA and Confluence

Requirements management tools

Ansys medini analyze / APIS IQ