Project Safety Management (ISO 26262) - Vehicle Dynamics (VED)

The Project Safety Manager is one of the key players ensuring product safety in Continental’s development process.
You will apply ISO 26262, Road vehicles – Functional safety within a global, multi-disciplinary engineering environment that focuses on state-of-the-art electronic braking systems (EBS) for vehicle dynamics control.
The position manages safety work-products and does not have direct people management responsibility.  

Support alignment of Development Interface Agreement (DIA) with customers and Tier 2 suppliers
Support creation of Hazard Analyses (HA) for new vehicle dynamics features
Create and maintain Project Safety Plan (PSP) in alignment with project management and engineering departments according to Continental’s development process
Operate as interface between customer safety organization and Continental engineering departments for safety related activities
Create and maintain Project Safety Status Report for weekly review
Escalate and de-escalate project related issues pertaining to timing, cost or safety
Coordinate and lead functional safety work product reviews, audits, and assessments
Compile Safety Case where applicable
 

Bachelors / Master Degree in engineering, computer science or in a related technical discipline
More than 3 years experience working in the automotive industry
Experience with embedded systems development Excellent verbal and written English communications skills
Deep understanding of ISO 26262, “Road vehicles – Functional safety” and its methodologies
Systematic problem solving skills
Ambition and drive to succeed
Knowledge of automotive regulatory bodies within the U.S. and Europe
Knowledge of automotive-related product life cycles
Knowledge about Automotive SPICE
Good understanding of vehicle dynamics control system behavior
Some travel may be required for training and to support customer meetings

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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services