CareerPlan

Lead Functional Safety Manager (m/w/d)

FriedrichshafenFull-time2026-09-22 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Lead Functional Safety Manager responsible for strategic safety compliance, technical leadership of safety-critical system development, and coordination of cross-functional safety activities.

Role type

Senior Functional Safety Manager (Lead)

Builds

Safety-critical E/E systems (Hardware, Software, System level) compliant with functional safety standards

Domain

Automotive/Industrial functional safety (IEC 61508, ISO 26262)

Required skills

Functional safety standards (IEC 61508, ISO 26262, DIN EN 50126/50129/50716), Safety Case creation, HARA/FMEA/FMEDA/FTA analysis, V&V planning, Technical safety concept development, Standardization work, Certification management

Preferred skills

Military standards (MIL-STD-882), Energy storage systems (DIN EN IEC 62933), Project management

Technologies

E/E systems, Safety analysis tools

Responsibilities

Create and maintain functional safety plans; Ensure compliance with IEC 61508 and ISO 26262; Lead safety-critical analysis and technical approvals; Develop safety requirements and concepts; Coordinate cross-functional safety activities; Manage product certifications with authorities.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities