Functional Safety Program Manager : 26-02799

Akraya, Inc.; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya, Inc. seeks a Functional Safety Program Manager to lead the safety activities for a complete vehicle program, driving execution across engineering teams and supplier partners.

The role ensures ISO 26262 compliance throughout the product lifecycle, from concept to production, with hands-on verification, validation, testing and safety release activities on site in Southfield, Michigan.

Onsite collaboration and milestone-driven delivery are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Functional Safety Program Management experience.
• Deep understanding of ISO 26262 standards.
• Proven experience managing automotive product development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complete vehicle programs.
• Hands-on experience supporting safety verification, validation, testing, and safety release activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the overall vehicle functional safety plan.
• Oversee ISO 26262 compliance and governance processes.
• Track and ensure timely completion of all safety deliverables.
• Coordinate safety efforts across multiple engineering departments and suppliers.
• Identify, assess, and drive mitigation of safety risks.

Skills

Functional Safety Program Management

ISO 26262

Automotive Product Development

Supplier Management

Safety Analysis

Safety verification/testing

Job description

Primary Skills: Functional Safety Program Management (Advanced), ISO 26262 (Advanced), Automotive Product Development (Advanced), Supplier Management (Advanced), Safety Analysis (Advanced), Contract Type: W2 Contract Duration: 3+ Month with extension Location: Southfield MI (#LI- Onsite) Pay Range: $80.00 - $90.00 Per Hour #LP

Job Summary

This role leads and governs all functional safety activities for a complete vehicle program, acting as the primary safety authority. The position ensures adherence to ISO 26262 standards throughout the entire product development lifecycle, from initial concept to vehicle release. The ideal candidate will proactively identify and mitigate risks, driving execution across diverse engineering teams and supplier partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the overall vehicle functional safety plan.
• Oversee ISO 26262 compliance and governance processes.
• Track and ensure timely completion of all safety deliverables.
• Coordinate safety efforts across multiple engineering departments and suppliers.
• Identify, assess, and drive mitigation of safety risks.

Must-Have Skills

• 5+ years of Functional Safety Program Management experience.
• Deep understanding of ISO 26262 standards.
• Proven experience managing automotive product development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complete vehicle programs.
• Hands-on experience supporting safety verification, validation, testing, and safety release activities.
• Automotive industry experience is required, with a strong preference for candidates who have managed vehicle-level functional safety activities from concept through production.