Functional Safety Manager II (Automotive)

Gentex Corporation • Zeeland, MI

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Along with a base salary, employees enjoy profit-sharing bonuses four times a year, receive a 5% 401K match, world-class benefits, and can take advantage of the employee stock purchase program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees