Functional Safety Engineer
About The Position
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. . Join Product Development to help ensure complex, software-enabled vehicle technologies are designed with functional safety from the start. As a key member of the Functional Safety team, you will collaborate with global experts to apply Ford's ISO 26262 processes, methods, tools, and training while using model-based systems engineering (MBSE/SysML) to develop safe and innovative system designs across domains such as infotainment, lighting, entry/exit, occupant comfort, powertrain, vehicle dynamics, active safety, and driver assistance. Senior Functional Safety Engineer (ISO 26262) serving as the local subjectâmatter expert and "goâto" coach. Lead endâtoâend functional safety for complex, softwareâenabled vehicle features across domains (powertrain, infotainment, active safety, driver assistance, EV). Drive MBSE/SysML (MagicDraw) analysis, define safe architectures, mentor teams, and deliver production work products from concept through launch.
Responsibilities
- Execute ISO 26262 functional safety activities with cross functional and global teams (e.g., powertrain, infotainment, active safety, driver assistance, and automated features).
- Apply Ford ISO 26262 processes, methods, tools, and trainings to develop functional safety software and system work products.
- Use MBSE/SysML to model functions, interfaces, and safety-related behavior; contribute to globally common safety ratings and model libraries.
- Support creation of safety concepts and system designs; help transition advanced technologies from research to production.
- Produce clear technical documentation and communications supporting audits, reviews, and program milestones.
- Collaborate with research and advanced engineering, product development, quality, and manufacturing to integrate safety by design.
- Identify and drive continuous improvement in processes, methods, tools, and training;
- Serve as a growing subject matter expert within the first year and mentor peers in functional safety and systems engineering best practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
