Safety Manager - Hybrid - HEVC

Horse Powertrain; Valladolid; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Horse Technologies, a division based in Valladolid, Spain, is seeking a Senior Safety Engineer to lead functional safety management for powertrain systems. You will oversee risk analysis, define safety requirements, and collaborate with suppliers to validate safety tests.

The role requires strong architecture expertise, embedded software safety knowledge, and fluency in English and Spanish. Occasional travel to other Horse Powertrain sites may be required.

Formación

• Proven track record in functional safety management and risk analysis for powertrain systems.
• Engineering degree in Mechatronics or related fields; MSc/PhD preferred.
• Excellent skills in system architecture and embedded software safety compliance.
• Strong problem solving and transversal team management abilities.
• Knowledge of the automotive sector and our business ambitions.
• Excellent command of English and Spanish; French valued.

Responsabilidades

• Apply and manage the Functional Safety process to identify and control system risks.
• Ensure high confidence in risk management during software function development.
• Provide official safety opinions at milestones and integrate them into plans.
• Define and maintain the Safety Plan, DIA, and compliance matrix.
• Identify and prioritize adverse events and foreseeable uses.
• Define safety requirements for suppliers and validate degraded modes and tests.
• Prepare operational safety reports and risk demonstration dossiers.
• Capitalize and benchmark safety challenges and improvements.

Conocimientos

Functional safety management

Risk analysis

System architecture definition

Embedded software safety

Team leadership

English and Spanish proficiency

Educación

Engineering degree in Mechatronics

MSc or PhD preferred

Descripción del empleo

About Horse Technologies

Horse Technologies is part of Horse Powertrain Limited – an independent new powertrain solutions business, with over 125 years of heritage from Renault and Geely. We develop and produce world‑class hybrid and combustion engines and transmissions to move our industry forward, offering many different paths to net zero.

This role is employed by Horse Technologies Division and is based in Valladolid, Spain, with occasional travel possible to Horse Powertrain’s other sites.

Why join us?

At Horse Technologies, a division of Horse Powertrain, you’ll have opportunities to grow your career while making a difference. This is a dynamic, international environment, staffed by caring and collaborative people. If you’re ready to create excellence with us, you’ll be appreciated and rewarded.

What You Will Do

• Apply and manage the Functional Safety (SdF) process to identify and control system risks.
• Ensure high confidence in risk management during software function development.
• Provide official safety opinions at project milestones and integrate them into quality engagement plans.
• Define and maintain the Safety Plan, DIA, and compliance matrix.
• Identify and prioritize adverse events and reasonably foreseeable uses.
• Define safety requirements for suppliers and validate degraded modes and safety tests.
• Prepare operational safety reports and risk demonstration dossiers.
• Capitalize and benchmark safety challenges and risk management improvements.

What We’re Looking For

• A proven track record in functional safety management and risk analysis for powertrain systems.
• Engineering degree in Mechatronics or related fields (Mechanical, Electronics); MSc or PhD preferred.
• Excellent skills in system architecture definition and embedded software safety compliance.
• Strong competencies in problem-solving and transversal team management, with a collaborative approach.
• Knowledge of the automotive sector, Horse Powertrain business, and our ambition to transform the industry.
• Excellent command of English and Spanish, both spoken and written; French will be highly valued.

Equal opportunities employer

At Horse Technologies, we are committed to equal opportunities and select individuals based on their skills and qualifications. We especially encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

If you believe you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, we’d be delighted to meet you. Let’s explore the possibilities together.

Horse Technologies is part of Horse Powertrain Ltd, a global leader in powertrain system solutions.

Learn more at www.horse-powertrain.com