Functional Safety Manager

Gentex Corporation; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentex Corporation seeks a seasoned Functional Safety professional to lead safety plans for automotive programs. You will identify, plan, and schedule safety tasks while documenting strategies and tracking KPIs for multiple projects.

You will coordinate with stakeholders, delegate activities to team members, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Domestic and international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in safety management and engineering.
• Comprehension of TIER 1 and OEM PS&S-relevant processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver aligned functional safety plans & progress for Gentex projects, including identifying, planning & scheduling all functional safety tasks.
• Aligning and documenting the strategy on how planned functional safety activities will be executed.
• Defining and tracking KPIs for assigned programs.
• Perform proactive communication, interpretation, documentation & delegation with stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Gentex, you’ll help create innovative technologies that improve how people live, travel, and stay connected. Join a company driven by quality products across an evolving range of industries.

Position Overview

What You’ll Do

• Deliver aligned functional safety plans & progress for GENTEX projects, which is accomplished by:
  • Identifying, planning & scheduling all functional safety tasks for existing and new programs.
  • Aligning and documenting the strategy on how planned functional safety activities will be executed.
  • Defining and tracking valuable KPIs for assigned programs.
• Perform proactive communication, interpretation, documentation & delegation, which is accomplished by:
  • Identifying and managing program stakeholders for the planned functional safety activities.
  • Delegating the planned activities to other team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

How You’ll Do It

• Problem solving - Defining a problem, determining the cause, identifying, prioritizing and selecting alternatives for a solution, and implementing a solution.
• Quality focus - Promoting and maintaining high standards of work, looking for ways to improve products and services, while encouraging coworkers to do so as well.
• Situational adaptability - Ability to work with evolving systems, processes and structures, demonstrating the flexibility to adapt to changing environments, requirements and regulations.
• Conceptual thinking - Finding effective solutions by taking a holistic, abstract, or theoretical perspective.
• Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
• Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.

What To Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in safety management and engineering.
• Comprehension of TIER 1 and OEM PS&S-relevant processes and standards.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as necessary.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

What Will Help

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., ISO26262, ISO27001).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Gentex is an equal opportunity employer

Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.

Assistance

Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at [e-mail]. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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