Functional Safety Engineer

TipTopJob; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the automotive sector is seeking a skilled Functional Safety Engineer. This exciting contract role involves ensuring compliance with Functional Safety standards (ISO26262) while collaborating with software teams to implement robust safety architectures. The position offers a hybrid working model, providing flexibility while supporting operations in Gaydon, Warwickshire. Ideal candidates will have a proactive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a strong background in safety analysis and supplier management. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality automotive projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in Functional Safety at System and Software levels.
• Proficient in safety analysis techniques like FMEA and FTA.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with SW organization to ensure correct cascading of TSRs.
• Identify gaps for FuSa compliant SW and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Functional Safety (ISO26262)

Safety analysis - FMEA, FTA

Supplier management - Functional Safety

Job description

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role:

Functional Safety Engineer - £32/hr (Inside IR35) - Hybrid/Gaydon - 4 Months (potential for yearly renewal)

Division: Electrical Engineering

Position Description:
The Functional Safety Engineer shall work closely with the SW organisation to ensure the correct cascading of TSR's to the relevant SW subsystems. The individual shall be the first port of call for the SW team to clarify TSR's and engineer a FuSa compliant architecture (applying decomposition if needed). The individual has to be proactive in identifying gaps or roadblocks for the implementation of a FuSa compliant SW and highlighting this to the relevant stakeholders.

Skills Required:

1. Functional Safety (ISO26262) experience at both System and Software level
2. Experience in safety analysis - FMEA, FTA
3. Supplier management - Functional Safety e.g. managing DIA's

Experience Required:

1. Experience of leading and delivering Functional Safety activities according to ISO26262 for production automotive projects both at the System and Software level
2. Experience in safety analysis - FMEA, FTA
3. Experience handling suppliers and DIA's
4. Demonstrated expertise of working in embedded system software development
5. Pro-active attitude and perseverance
6. Excellent cooperation and communication skills in English including management presentation skills
7. Ability to perform in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, while managing multiple priorities

Additional Information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35. Hybrid working is available with this role with support required in Gaydon, Warwickshire. The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business. Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors.