REQ ID:129165
JOB TITLE: Lead Functional Safety Engineer
LOCATION: Budapest

Reimagine the future of modern luxury at JLR Hungary. Here you'll find roles from technical to supply chain. You'll collaborate with global teams across multiple sites and work with cutting-edge innovations to deliver extraordinary experiences. Your work will directly shape the next generation of our iconic brands. Come, create an exceptional future.

Chassis is responsible for the design, development and integration of all chassis functions from Programme Start to Job1 across all vehicle platforms. Chassis functions include all the functions related within the chassis domain of the vehicle: brakes, stability control, steering, suspension, longitudinal or lateral control.

The Functional Safety & Cyber Security Team, within the Chassis Engineering department is responsible for analysing the risk associated with chassis systems technologies, deriving engineering mitigations and the system & vehicle level testing thereof.

   
The vacancy offers the opportunity to work on and contribute to the delivery of state-of-the-art automotive chassis engineering technologies such as brake-by-wire, steer-by-wire, active suspension systems and vehicle motion control to support Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

WHAT TO EXPECT

The Functional Safety Engineer for Chassis Functions will be required to:

• Lead the Functional Safety activities for chassis features and technologies in accordance with the internal JLR lifecycle.
• Liaise with the Chassis team’s interfacing departments such as ADAS and powertrain to ensure a seamless embodiment of functional safety requirements.
• Engage with Subject Matter Experts, Lead Engineers and Technical Specialists to drive cultural change and functional safety awareness within the team in pursuit of technical excellence and efficient delivery.
• Liaise and build relationships with suppliers.
• Organise internal (JLR) and/or external (with suppliers) review meetings when needed.
• Support test engineers regarding Verification & Validation of safety requirements & safety goals.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Candidates should ideally be educated to Degree level in Mechanical, Automotive or Electrical/Electronic/Systems Engineering.

Essential:

• > 3 years working experience of applying ISO26262 (or similar standards such as IEC 61508). E.g compiling a Safety Plan, Item Definition, Hazard Analysis & Risk Assessment, Functional/Technical Safety Concept, Safety Goal Validation Plan & Report and Safety Case Report
• Working experience in Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) – eg compilation of boundary diagrams, FMEA, Fault Trees, fishbone diagrams.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Chassis Systems
• Knowledge of vehicle electrical architecture and networks
• Working experience of Systems Engineering
• Experience in working to an AGILE methodology

THE BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect the following benefits:

• Join us for the next level of your career and help develop solutions that shape the future of cars
• Be part of an international, inclusive, and open-minded team where you have actual influence on the processes
• See the product you’re working on come to life from testing all the way to production
• Work flexibly with high percentage of home office or from our award-winning office
• Competitive salary and performance related bonus scheme
• Health and life insurance and cafeteria package
• Various company programs such as charity events or our regular board game club

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role– but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people’s ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.