Do you have an aptitude for problem-solving and driving change? Are you able to lead, motivate and inspire? Our client has a rich heritage in the development of iconic and exclusive sports car models and is looking for a Functional Safety Engineer – Expert Level to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a hands-on, dynamic environment with automotive technology that is paving the way for hybrid and electric vehicles.  
 
The role 
As a Functional Safety Engineer – Expert Level, you will be central to driving the operational excellence of an exciting variety of luxury, front-line automotive technologies throughout their development. You’ll bring a key eye for detail in order to develop robust project approach processes, mitigate hazards and risks through data analysis and identify skills gaps to stimulate changes across cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities include: 

• Leading and performing product development
• Delivering projects on time and to budget
• Forming and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders 
• Identifying the needs of clients and translating these into actionable projects 

• Owning technical engagements to ensure successful delivery of projects 
• Conveying technical information to non-technical stakeholders
• Developing and maintaining technical documentation

 
The requirements 
To be successful in this role you will have strong (5+ years’) experience of the Functional Safety, Electronics, Electrical or Systems engineering domains, or a track record as a software architect. Other requirements include:

• Degree educated in a relevant Engineering discipline (or equivalent work experience)
• Strong understanding of controllability of vehicles and vehicle dynamics
• Familiar with in-vehicle networks and protocols
• Well versed in ISO 26262 SOTIF and safety related systems
• Background of automotive software and feature delivery
• Excellent information-gathering gathering skills and data analysis 
• Able to confidently undertake the product development cycle
• Highly organised with experience in delivering projects in a time-dependent, high-pressure environment
• Driven team player and able to collaborate cross-functionally
• Good communication and interpersonal skills  

 
Important information
Reference number: 13745
FMC contact for this role: Rhys Greenslade (rhys.greenslade@fmctalent.com)