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Safety Engineer (Automotive)
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A Safety Director is responsible for determining and maintaining the strategic direction of their organization's health and safety program and developing a workplace culture where safety is the utmost priority.
$101,930 / year median in Michigan
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Safety Engineer (Automotive) EMFOI Auburn Hills, MI Job Details Permanent | Part-time | Full-time | Contract $30
- $90 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Qualifications ADAS Automotive engineering OEM Full Job Description Job title:
Safety Technical SME Location:
Auburn Hills, MI Duration:
Full time We are seeking Safety Technical SME with strong expertise in ISO 26262 and SOTIF (ISO 21448). The role expects technical hands-on experience, activities and ownership of functional and intended safety activities for chassis systems, including ADAS-chassis interactions, acting as the key safety authority interface between engineering teams, suppliers, OEM customers, and certification bodies. Key Responsibilities (ISO 26262 V-Cycle & SOTIF): Own and drive functional safety lifecycle for chassis systems from concept through production and operation Develop and Lead Item Definition, HARA, Safety Goals, and ASIL classification Develop and review Functional and Technical Safety Concepts (FSC/TSC) Define, allocate, and manage FSRs, TSRs, HW and SW safety requirements Lead and review safety analyses: System FMEA, FTA, FMEDA, and interface-related risks Define safe states, fault reactions, and degradation strategies for chassis and ADAS handover scenarios Apply SOTIF (ISO 21448) to address unknown or insufficiently understood risks and performance limitations Support safety verification and validation (MIL/SIL/HIL, fault injection) Own and contribute to Safety Case and SOTIF Case development Perform safety impact analysis for design changes, calibration updates, and field issuesHomologation & Certification Support:
Preparation and documentation for third-party functional safety assessments and homologation processes Coordinate with assessment bodies forISO 26262
safety case reviews and formal approvals Provide guidance and support to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer-specific safety requirementsCross-Functional Coordination & PLM Integration:
Act as the primary safety interface for system, hardware, software, ADAS, validation, and vehicle integration teams Coordinate chassis and ADAS safety activities with global teams across regions Ensure end-to-end traceability of safety and SOTIF work products using ALM tools (Polarion, DOORS, Codebeamer) Integrate functional safety and SOTIF processes within the PLM environment for full lifecycle management Track, escalate, and resolve safety and SOTIF-related risksTools & Standards:
ISO 26262, ISO 21448
(SOTIF), ASPICE- Medini Analyze or equivalent safety analysis tools
IBM DOORS
/ Polarion / Codebeamer- MATLAB/Simulink, d
SPACE, CANoe Required Profile:
- Engineering degree with strong automotive systems background
- 8+ years' experience in functional safety and chassis systems
- Experience with ADAS-chassis integration and safety interfaces
- Experience working with OEMs, suppliers, and assessment
Pay:
$30.00- $90.