Autonomous Vehicle Safety & Compliance Lead

Aceolution; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aceolution seeks an experienced Safety & Compliance Officer to lead safety governance, regulatory compliance, and operational risk management for our autonomous vehicle operations in Madrid. You will develop strategies, policies, and processes to maintain high safety standards and regulatory alignment across multiple sites, collaborating with cross-functional teams and regulators.

The role requires a track record of 10+ years in transportation safety or EHS, a engineering degree, and strong

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in transportation safety management, operational safety, EHS, or a similar role.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, preferably Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong understanding of transportation safety regulations, compliance frameworks, and operational risk management.
• Experience implementing safety management systems, quality assurance processes, and regulatory compliance programmes.
• Knowledge of autonomous vehicle operations and associated transportation safety standards.
• Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to standardize and scale safety processes across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive safety strategies, policies, procedures, and operational protocols.
• Ensure compliance with applicable transportation safety regulations, DOT/Non-DOT requirements, and partner safety standards.
• Identify operational risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Monitor regulatory developments and recommend necessary operational improvements.
• Establish measurable safety performance indicators and monitoring mechanisms.
• Analyse safety incidents, operational data, and performance trends to reduce risks and improve safety outcomes.
• Implement standardized safety processes across multiple operational sites.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Safety governance

Data analysis

Continuous improvement

Risk assessment

Process standardization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology

Job description

Aceolution seeks an experienced Safety & Compliance Officer to lead safety governance, regulatory compliance, and operational risk management for our autonomous vehicle operations in Madrid. You will develop strategies, policies, and processes to maintain high safety standards and regulatory alignment across multiple sites, collaborating with cross-functional teams and regulators.

The role requires a track record of 10+ years in transportation safety or EHS, a engineering degree, and strong