Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.
Based in Maumee, Ohio, the company employs approximately 36,000 people in 34 countries and reported 2019 sales of $8.6 billion. For more information, please visit: www.dana.com
Are you passionate about helping organizations to establish and improve their functional safety practice? Do you master the implementation of functional safety standards? The challenge is to actively be the lead that drives towards a safety first culture.
This opening is for a Functional Safety Specialist in the Plymouth, MichiganTechnical Centre.This position will drive and support the execution of the Functional Safety lifecycle for mechatronics developments.It is crucial for this position to work with other Dana Functional Safety Professionals across the globe to provide consistent results on the achieved functional safety of Danas mechatronic products.
Key Responsibilities
Leading the strategy and deployment of the functional safety lifecycle.
Accountable for Functional Safety in all current and future products brought to market
Directing engineers and external stakeholders (including FS consultants) engaged in program and project work.
Engage directly with customers during the request for quotation stage; on jointly reviewing functional safety objectives and specific requirements; and in the resolution of functional safety concerns.
Produce, either directly or indirectly, all the necessary work products, including but not limited to:
Safety Plan
Safety Manual
Safety Concepts
ASIL rating/decomposition
DIA
HARA
Safety Requirements
FMEA & FTA
Safety Verification and Validation activities
Confirmation measures
Safety Case
Driving the FS approach across organizational boundaries and with senior management.
Managing, directing and leading the problem resolution and tracking process and providing feedback on status of tracked problems.
Travel to key stakeholder meetings (domestic or international, as required)
Education and Experience Requirements
Four-year degree in Automotive / Electrical / Systems Engineering or a related field of study
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role (functional safety of automotive products).
Experience in the implementation of functional safety standards like IEC 61508, EN 13849, ISO 26262, ISO 15998, ISO 25119, IEC 62061, and other related standards for systems, hardware and software development like CMMI, INCOSE, ASPICE.
Expert knowledge of ISO26262
Minimum of 5 years' experience working to ISO 26262, with strong knowledge of Functional Safety principles and specific on-the-job experience.
Expert knowledge and industry experience with safety concepts, hazard analysis and risk assessment, FMEA, FTA at both system and sub-system level.
Strong knowledge on systems engineering principles and ability to use this in a multi-disciplinary approach (electronics, software, mechanical hardware, hydraulics)
Proven record of eliciting and implementing requirements from design to production
8 years of demonstrated progressive responsibility and hands-on experience with vehicle system architectures and control systems.
Required Skills, Abilities, and Attributes
Functional Safety experience in experience in automotive applications. Powertrain and EV applications preferred
Knowledge of requirements engineering
Knowledge of SysML/ UML.
Knowledge and execution of requirement management tools such as DOORS, Integrity, etc.
Both strategic and hands on; able to lead in execution as well as develop strategy.
Able to make decisions independently with appropriate level of consultation/ communication.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written, at all levels
Commitment to the highest standards of ethical behavior in self and others; commitment to inclusion and diversity
Accomplished business leader with the ability to work successfully in a matrix environment
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
Effective listener and communicator
Proficient technical skills Microsoft Office; PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
Excellent analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to be proactive and think forward
Able to effectively interface with other disciplines in the organization to achieve planned results
Demonstrated ability to drive results
Proven excellent customer relationship management skills
Ability to effectively lead a team
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Equal Opportunity Employer–minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
Please see job description for required skills.
