Lead Functional Assessor

A Day in the Life and the Impact Youll Make:

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 Youll Do:

• Supervise a multidisciplinary team to achieve project milestones and exceed customer expectations.
• Plan and coordinate functional safety assessment and testing activities.
• Perform complex functional safety assessments and testing following standards such as ISO 26262 IEC 61508 or other relevant standards.
• Optimize testing processes for efficiency quality and resource utilization.
• Oversee the creation of detailed evaluation reports aligned with client milestones and applicable standards.
• Act as the main contact for clients quality and certification bodies regarding safety testing and assessments.
• 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 Youll Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Software Engineering or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of handson 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.
• Handson experience with testing tools automation frameworks and hardwareintheloop (HIL) systems.
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN LIN FlexRay Ethernet etc..
• Knowledge of Linuxbased OS and indepth knowledge of scripting languages such as Python and Bash. C/C is a plus.
• ASPICE knowledge or ASPICE provisional assessor status preferred.
• Professional functional safety engineer certification (e.g. ISO 26262 IEC 61508 preferred.
• International working experience with global customers preferred.
• Understanding of embedded systems and software development lifecycles.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Leadership and experience with managing teams.
• Project and task coordination skills.
• Strong problemsolving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to speak German is a plus

Physical Considerations:

• Ability to move and conduct work with full range of motion.
• Ability to lift 2550lbs (luggage)
• Extended periods of computerbased work

Travel Considerations:

• Domestic and/or international travel; estimated 25

What Youll Receive for the Value You Bring:

Compensation:

DEKRA North Americas compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $85500 annually in our lowest geographic market up to $128200 annually in our highest geographic market. Actual pay is based on several factors including market location and positionrelated knowledge skills and experience.

Benefits:

DEKRA North America strives to provide a competitive benefits package to colleagues and promotes physical emotional and financial wellbeing. Colleagues can selfselect from our benefits to create a package unique to their needs. These benefits include access to competitive health care and retirement benefits paid time off mental health wellbeing resources and opportunities to learn and develop. Below is a list of benefits we offer our colleagues:

Health & Wellbeing Benefits:

• Health care benefits: medical & prescription dental vision (including Domestic Partners)
• Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity supplemental insurance
• Company Health Savings Account contribution
• Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Paid time off such as vacation sick leave and floating holidays
• Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program to increase activity and health habits with ability to earn participation rewards
• Paid Parental Leave
• Travel Assist (Domestic/International)

Financial Benefits:

• Participation in a 401(k) plan with an employer match
• Company paid Short & LongTerm Disability benefits
• Group term life insurance with options to buyup for self and others

Growth and Development Benefits:

• Education Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Internal training and development resources to grow your career
• Annual Career Goal Setting and Performance Review cycle participation

This list provides an overview of benefits provided for USbased colleagues; the DEKRA North America Employee Benefits Guide outlines plan details and further related eligibility requirements.

Additional Position Details:

• Reports to: Global Operations Manager
• Work Model: Hybrid
• Work Location: Plymouth MI
• Supervises Others: Yes
• Status: Fulltime; Regular
• FLSA Classification: Exempt

About Us:

As a global provider of comprehensive services and solutions we help our customers improve their safety security and sustainability outcomes. DEKRA is the worlds leading testing inspection and certification (TIC) companies offering innovative professional services in the fields of vehicle inspection expert appraisals industrial product testing & certification management system certifications leadership consulting and much more. DEKRA is a purposedriven organization with a deep passion to make the world a safer place on the road at work and at home. In DEKRA you will be part of a continuously growing organization with a near 100year history involved in more than 50 countries on five continents.

We hope youll consider a career with DEKRA North America as we strive to become the Global Partner for a Safe World!

DEKRA North America is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

DEKRA North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment please call. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a casebycase basis.