Software Safety Assurance Lead

KB Signaling Inc.•Rochester Hills, MI

35d•Onsite

About The Position

KB Signaling strives for excellence and for this reason we are excited to create the position of Safety Assurance Lead. This is an experienced position that will report directly to the Safety Manager in support of KB Signaling locations. This position will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety during program and/or project development. This is an individual contributor role, reporting to the Safety Manager.

Requirements

Software programming and diagnostics
Embedded software safety
Structured and organized
Team player
Proactive behavior
Sense of anticipation and urgency
Ability to say “no” when needed and to support/elaborate plan/solution to deliver
Resilient (to pressure, to last minutes deliveries, safety issue management)
Training capability in Safety
Ability to allocate/drive activities performed by others
Technical aptitude is critical, must be able to grasp and understand key points in Engineering design and how they can be impacted through cause-effect.
5 years’ successful experience in safety assurance or safety-critical applications
Knows and Understands the Safety Standards (AREMA, CENELEC, e.g., or equivalent)
Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering (System, Electrical, Electro-mechanical, Software)

Nice To Haves

Railroad Industry Experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Software Safety Analysis
Perform the Safety Assurance activities on project/product development in accordance with the Safety process
Support tenders by providing Safety Estimates
Define the Safety Plan, including safety workload, and associated planning for the project/product development
Perform Safety Analysis
Apply the safety assurance methodologies (risk acceptance criteria, verification and validation) defined for the project/product development to meet the Safety Targets.
Manage the Hazard Log through closure
Support V&V and T&C activities from a Safety perspective
Work with Engineering teams to integrate products into projects
Build the Safety Reports and/or the Safety Cases
Defend the Safety Case in front of external (ISA) assessors; define and follow-up action plans to close the findings of the assessors
Lead (if any) the Safety Assurance Engineers involved on the project / system / product (Internal or external resources)
Manage Safety Issues of fielded solutions

Benefits

Work/life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
401k Plan with Company matching
Retirement Savings Plan
Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
Wellness Program and incentives
Hybrid Work policy
On-Site Fitness Center
On-Site Cafeteria with Healthy menu options
Health and Welfare Insurance Benefits that start on your 1st day of employment:
Basic Life Insurance
Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Short Term Disability
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Medical and Prescription insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
Long Term Disability
Accident Plan
Critical Illness Plan
Hospital Indemnity Plan
Legal
Identity Theft and Fraud Protection
Competitive Health Benefits, including Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision and Virtual visits
Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Company-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage
Voluntary life, Disability, and other Supplemental coverages
Identity Theft and Legal Protection benefits
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Generous 401(k) plan
Personal Paid Time Off
Company-paid holidays