Role description

Technical Functional Safety - (Body Electronics (Lighting, Door, Wipers)

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Duration: Full Time

Role Overview: We are seeking Technical Functional Safety (Chassis - Brake, Steering, Dynamics) with strong expertise in ISO 26262 and SOTIF (ISO 21448). The role expects technical hands-on experience, activities and ownership of functional and intended safety activities for chassis systems, including ADAS-chassis interactions, acting as the key safety authority interface between engineering teams, suppliers, OEM customers, and certification bodies.

Key Responsibilities (ISO 26262 V-Cycle & SOTIF):

• Own and drive functional safety lifecycle for chassis systems from concept through production and operation
• Develop and Lead Item Definition, HARA, Safety Goals, and ASIL classification
• Develop and review Functional and Technical Safety Concepts (FSC/TSC)
• Define, allocate, and manage FSRs, TSRs, HW and SW safety requirements
• Lead and review safety analyses: System FMEA, FTA, FMEDA, and interface-related risks
• Define safe states, fault reactions, and degradation strategies for chassis and ADAS handover scenarios
• Apply SOTIF (ISO 21448) to address unknown or insufficiently understood risks and performance limitations
• Support safety verification and validation (MIL/SIL/HIL, fault injection)
• Own and contribute to Safety Case and SOTIF Case development
• Perform safety impact analysis for design changes, calibration updates, and field issues

Homologation & Certification Support:

• Preparation and documentation for third-party functional safety assessments and homologation processes
• Coordinate with assessment bodies for ISO 26262 safety case reviews and formal approvals
• Provide guidance and support to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer-specific safety requirements

Cross-Functional Coordination & PLM Integration:

• Act as the primary safety interface for system, hardware, software, ADAS, validation, and vehicle integration teams
• Coordinate chassis and ADAS safety activities with global teams across regions
• Ensure end-to-end traceability of safety and SOTIF work products using ALM tools (Polarion, DOORS, Codebeamer)
• Integrate functional safety and SOTIF processes within the PLM environment for full lifecycle management
• Track, escalate, and resolve safety and SOTIF-related risks

Tools & Standards:
- ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), ASPICE
- Medini Analyze or equivalent safety analysis tools
- IBM DOORS / Polarion / Codebeamer
- MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE, CANoe

Required Profile:
- Engineering degree with strong automotive systems background
- 8+ years' experience in functional safety and chassis systems
- Experience with ADAS-chassis integration and safety interfaces
- Experience working with OEMs, suppliers, and assessment bodies

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or share their updated resume.