Functional Safety Manager

BlueGate Consulting; Oldham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueGate Consulting in Oldham is seeking a Functional Safety Manager/Engineer to lead ISO 26262 across automotive semiconductor products, driving safety strategy and governance. You will own and evolve the Functional Safety Management System (FSMS), lead critical safety activities including HARA, FMEDA, FMEA and ASIL determinations, ensuring robust ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 compliance.

Work with OEMs, Tier 1s, auditors and cross-functional teams to embed safety into architecture, design and

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field.
• Professional functional safety certification (ISO 26262 / IEC 61508).
• 5+ years’ experience in automotive or semiconductor functional safety.
• Proven expertise in FMEA, FMEDA, and safety analysis techniques.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead ISO 26262 functional safety across automotive semiconductor products.
• Own and evolve FSMS, lead safety activities and lifecycle management.
• Conduct HARA, FMEDA, FMEA, ASIL determination.
• Collaborate with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, auditors, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Embed safety into architecture, design and verification from concept to production.

Skills

ISO 26262

FMEA

FMEDA

HARA

ASIL allocation

Safety governance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field

Job description

Functional Safety Manager / Engineer – Automotive Semiconductors - ISO 26262 - Oldham

A global semiconductor client of ours are seeking a Functional Safety Manager / Engineer to lead ISO 26262 functional safety across cutting-edge automotive semiconductor products. This is a high-impact role driving safety strategy, governance, and engineering excellence across the full product lifecycle.

You will own and evolve the Functional Safety Management System (FSMS), lead critical safety activities including HARA, FMEDA, FMEA, ASIL determination, and ensure robust compliance with ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 standards. Working closely with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, auditors, and cross-functional engineering teams, you will embed safety into architecture, design, and verification from concept to production.

Key Focus Areas

• ISO 26262 functional safety strategy, governance & compliance


• HARA, safety concepts, ASIL allocation & safety lifecycle management


• FMEDA, FMEA, and hardware safety metrics (SPFM, LFM, PMHF)


• Safety architecture, diagnostics & semiconductor product reliability


• Safety case development, manuals, and regulatory documentation

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field


• Professional functional safety certification (ISO 26262 / IEC 61508)


• 5+ years’ experience in automotive or semiconductor functional safety


• Proven expertise in FMEA, FMEDA, and safety analysis techniques


• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder influence skills

Shape the future of safe, reliable automotive semiconductor technology in a role where engineering depth meets strategic influence.