Functional Safety Auditor

We help our customers respond to the increased demand for trust and transparency around products, assets, supply chains, and ecosystems, driving the transformation of the assurance industry. Whether certifying products, sharing claims or optimizing and decarbonizing supply chains, DNV helps companies manage risks and realize their long-term strategic goals, improving ESG performance and generating lasting, sustainable results. Drawing on our wide technical and industry expertise, we work with companies worldwide to bridge trust gaps among consumers, producers and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute functional safety strategies and plans in compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508, ISO 21448).
• Support the implementation of functional safety processes throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Support safety analysis, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Hazard and Risk Assessments (HARA).
• Perform safety validation and verification activities to ensure system compliance with functional safety requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, software, and testing, to ensure safety goals are met.
• Support the development of safety requirements and safety concepts for systems and components.
• Participate in safety reviews and audits to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Provide technical guidance on functional safety to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Prepare functional safety documentation, including safety plans, safety cases, and safety reports.
• Stay updated with emerging trends and advancements in functional safety and related technologies.

Benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance.
• Generous paid leaves (Annual leaves, Sick leaves).
• Medical benefits (Standard medical check-up, Maternity Health Care).
• Pension and Insurance Policies (Group Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Welfare insurance, Unemployment insurance, Accident Insurance).
• Training and Development Assistance (Training Sponsorship, On-The-Job Training, Training Programme).
• Additional Benefits (Long Service Awards, Mobile Phone Reimbursement, Car Allowance, Commuting Allowance, Professional Membership Fees, Congratulation and Condolence allowance).

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field).
• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Proven experience in functional safety engineering, ideally within the automotive or industrial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508, ISO 21448).
• Experience in conducting safety analysis techniques like FMEA, FTA, and HARA.
• Familiarity with safety lifecycle processes, including validation and verification activities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to communicate in Japanese.
• Willingness to travel as required.