Program Functional Safety Manager

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Company vehicle lease program

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Senior Engineer – Program Functional Safety Manager in Auburn Hills, MI to lead convergence of a centralized E/E architecture with cross-functional teams. You will ensure timely delivery of the Functional Safety release and alignment with Stellantis' 14-brand strategy, driving a world-class safe and secure by design platform.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Electrical, Electronic & Hardware teams, managing safety policy application, and delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years overall experience.
• 2+ years project management experience in Functional Safety.
• Knowledge of Functional Safety standards: ISO26262, ISO21448.
• Understanding of vehicle EE architectures and automotive development processes.

Responsibilities

• Steer functional safety convergence across all platform products.
• Synchronize with Electrical, Electronic & Hardware Engineering teams.
• Synchronize with vehicle project teams.
• Collect feature requests, coordinate analysis and assess feasibility.
• Support convergence and application of product policy per standards and Stellantis policies.
• Drive early life cycle delivery via Agile methods.
• Establish collaboration opportunities with internal partners.
• Develop a culture of collaboration, diversity, and inclusion.

Skills

Functional Safety knowledge

Project management

Agile methods

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SOA design

Embedded systems

Job description

Build your brand. Tell your story. Take advantage of a rare opportunity to start from the ground up and build something great. We are looking for technology game changers to lead Stellantis into a fundamental transformation within the automotive industry. Technology is going to disrupt the automotive industry significantly in the next decade and our organization is seeking high potential candidates to transform the company with a focus on the customer experience.

As a Program Functional Safety Manager, you will be responsible for supervising the convergence of a new Centralized and Service Oriented End-to-End E/E Architecture. You will ensure coordination with project management teams (functional reporting), be accountable for timely delivery of product and for achievement of overall E/E Architecture Functional Safety release.

This role will ensure technical consistency of our product with the needs of the Stellantis 14 Brands portfolio.

Along with the team you will work with, you will drive key decisions related to functional safety. The key deliverable is to launch a world leading safe and secure by design platform product that exceeds all current and future technology challenges in the drive to achieve truly software defined Vehicle.

We are looking for a Senior Engineer with a background in high content EE Architecture solutions able to deliver state-of-the-art EE platforms that will enable the Stellantis Strategy, optimize solutions, and allow Hardware evolution decoupled from Software with an Agile approach.

Responsibilities:

• Steer functional safety convergence across all platform products
• Synchronize with project teams within Electrical, Electronic & Hardware Engineering
• Synchronize with vehicle project teams
• Collect new feature requests, coordinate technical analysis and assess feasibility
• Support convergence & application of product technical policy, in accordance with international standards and internal Stellantis policies
• Relentlessly drive to early life cycle delivery through an agile approach.
• Establish and conduct collaboration opportunities with internal partners
• Develop a culture of collaboration, diversity, and inclusion.
• Willing to act and drive results.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree Engineering (Computer Science / Electrical) or related field.
• A minimum of 8 years overall of experience
• A minimum of 2 years experience in project management for Functional Safety
• Knowledge about Functional Safety standards: ISO26262, ISO21448
• Understanding of typical vehicle EE architectures and automotive development processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science Degree in Engineering
• Designed EE platforms or components for Service Oriented Architectures (SOA).
• Demonstrated experience of delivering business and technology results for complex, cross-functional initiatives while managing multiple competing priorities.
• Experience in defining and designing large complex embedded networked computer systems including definition of system topologies, components, and interfaces.

Our Benefits — Designed With You In Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We Help You Plan For The Future With:

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs — because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you're not just building a career — you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

Our Benefits — Designed With You In Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We Help You Plan For The Future With:

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

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