Since its foundation in 1925, the DEKRA promise has been to ensure the safety of human interaction with technology and the environment. The company currently employs around 48,000 people in more than 60 countries on all five continents.

We have a clear and ambitious vision of the future. The vision for our 100th birthday in 2025 is to see DEKRA as the global partner for a safe, secure and sustainable world.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at DPS – Digital and Product Solutions, under the Functional Safety Business Unit. This area is focused on innovating safety and security by creating intelligent testing solutions and providing Safety related serviced that contribute to making the digitalized and connected world a safer place.

What will be your responsibilities? 

• Supervise a multidisciplinary team to achieve project milestones and exceed customer expectations.
• Lead and manage functional safety activities in our projects, ensuring compliance with international standards and regulations.
• Provide technical guidance and support in the execution of functional safety assessments.
• Plan and coordinate functional safety assessment activities.
• Ensure that client requirements and project milestones are met.
• Perform complex functional safety assessments following standards such as ISO 26262 or other relevant standards. 
• Verify closure of assessment findings and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Oversee the creation of detailed evaluation reports aligned with client milestones and applicable standards.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in functional safety assessment processes and propose initiatives to optimise the efficiency and quality of the team's work.
• Harmonize organization-specific rules and processes to comply with the requirements of ISO 26262-
• Deliver and conduct internal and external workshops and training in the field of Functional Safety and Security.
• Coordinate technical efforts between Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, and AI domains.
• Support the sales team with product/project inputs (e.g. technical and quote estimates)
• Stay updated on the latest trends and developments in functional safety and ensure the company aligns with industry best practices.

What do we expect from you?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in system/software/hardware design and development.
• Minimum 5 years of functional safety implementation in automotive ECU development.
• Deep knowledge of functional safety standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508, or equivalents).
• Able to guide our team through the ISO certification process and achieve the certification completion on time.
• Experience with risk analysis, FMEDA, FTA, and other safety assessment methods.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Leadership and experience with managing teams.
• Project and task coordination skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken. Other languages are a plus.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• ASPICE knowledge or ASPICE provisional assessor status.
• Professional functional safety engineer certification (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508).
• International working experience with global customers.
• German language is a plus.

What do we offer? 

• Work in an attractive multinational environment together with other top experts.
• Permanent contract.
• Flexible work model that allows the conciliation between personal and work life.
• Intensive summer day and every Friday of the year.
• Possibility of accessing restaurant vouchers, nursery vouchers, Wellbeing or transport benefits.
• Health insurance 100% covered by the company.
• English lessons to increase your level if needed.
• Healthy snacks and coffee-free in our offices.
• Employee recognition programme KUDOS awards.
• Work with leading Top-Notch customers.
• Discounts on major brands: textiles, consumer goods, electronics, travel agencies.
• Access to different certification and training programs (internal and external).

Location:

Hybrid options near our Hub locations