Lead, Systems Engineering & Functional Safety

FEV Group; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

FEV Group seeks an engineering leader to drive the Systems Engineering & Functional Safety practice in the U.S. You will lead high-performing teams, engage with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, and shape the technical roadmap and growth strategy.

You will mentor engineers, manage customer engagements, and present strategies and project updates to executives. The role emphasizes business development and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Functional Safety, or Safety-Critical Product Development.
• Experience leading technical teams, projects, or engineering initiatives.
• Proven success working directly with customers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience supporting technical proposals, project planning, and customer engagements.
• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles and development lifecycles.
• Functional Safety experience according to ISO 26262 and SOTIF.
• Knowledge of safety analysis methods including: HARA, FMEA, FMEDA, FTA.
• Familiarity with modern technologies such as SDV, Electrification, ADAS, Autonomous Systems, Connectivity, Embedded Software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the build and growth of the Systems Engineering & Functional Safety practice.
• Provide technical leadership for customer programs across the product lifecycle.
• Develop people, mentor engineers, and foster collaboration and accountability.
• Lead reviews and approvals of key Functional Safety work products (HARA, FSC, TSC, Safety Cases).
• Support business development activities, proposals, and statements of work.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Functional Safety

Customer-facing

Leadership

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Tools

DOORS

Polarion

Jama

Cameo

Job description

FEV Group seeks an engineering leader to drive the Systems Engineering & Functional Safety practice in the U.S. You will lead high-performing teams, engage with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, and shape the technical roadmap and growth strategy.

You will mentor engineers, manage customer engagements, and present strategies and project updates to executives. The role emphasizes business development and cross-functional collaboration.