Functional Safety Program Lead — Strategy & KPIs

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

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.