Functional Safety Manager II (Automotive)

You want to love what you do and love where you work. Gentex gives you the best of both worlds. A global technology company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, Gentex is an 8-time winner of the Top Workplaces in Michigan.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Functional Safety (FS) Manager II is a specialist responsible for managing all PS&S engineering activities for any assigned program.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Deliver aligned FS & progress for GENTEX projects, which is accomplished by:
  • Identifying, planning & scheduling all FS tasks for existing and new programs.
  • Aligning and documenting the strategy on how planned FS activities will be executed.
  • Defining and tracking valuable FS & KPIs for assigned programs.
• Perform proactive communication, interpretation, documentation & delegation, which is accomplished by:
  • Identifying and managing program stakeholders for the planned PS&S activities.
  • Delegating the planned activities to other team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU’LL DO IT

• Problem solving - Defining a problem, determining the cause, identifying, prioritizing and selecting alternatives for a solution, and implementing a solution.  
• Quality focus - Promoting and maintaining high standards of work, looking for ways to improve products and services, while encouraging coworkers to do so as well. 
• Situational adaptability - Ability to work with evolving systems, processes and structures, demonstrating the flexibility to adapt to changing environments, requirements and regulations. 
• Conceptual thinking - Finding effective solutions by taking a holistic, abstract, or theoretical perspective. 
• Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
• Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.
   

WHAT TO BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Safety Engineering roles.
• Comprehension of TIER 1 and OEM FS-relevant processes and standards.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as necessary.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

WHAT WILL HELP

• Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Cert. Safety Engineer).
• Familiarity with safety engineering frameworks (e.g., ISO26262).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Gentex is an equal opportunity employer

Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.

Assistance

Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at recruiting@gentex.com. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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