Job Details

Functional Safety and Quality Engineer

Main tasks

Functional Safety (ISO 26262) 

• Perform Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) and define ASIL levels
• Develop and maintain Safety Plans, Safety Concepts, and Safety Cases
• Conduct FMEA, FTA, and FMEDA for safety-critical systems o Support technical safety requirement allocation and traceability
• Collaborate with hardware/software/system teams to implement safety mechanisms
• Ensure verification and validation of safety goals and requirements
• Interface with OEMs and suppliers to align safety requirements
• Prepare safety documentation including safety case, safety requirements, and test reports
• Support audits and assessments

Quality Assurance (ASPICE, IATF 16949) 

• Define and monitor quality processes across development lifecycle
• Lead the quality awareness campaign within the R&D department
• Develop and implement quality standards
• Conduct internal audits and support external assessments
• Ensure process compliance with ASPICE and ISO standards
• Manage non-conformance reports, CAPA, and continuous improvement
• Support supplier quality and interface with OEMs for quality reviews
• Provide internal training where necessary
• Quality reporting to Management and customers
• Develop corrective actions, solutions, and improvements

Other tasks 

Administrative tasks

1. Record/track times
2. Support of the continuous improvement process (CIP) in terms of development methodology (ASPICE), project management, utilised tools and technologies, training, etc.

General duties

1. Willing to travel to the customer
2. Following: rules related to workplace health and safety, ESD guidelines, protection of company property
3. Committing to working hours, shift schedule, and breaks defined by the supervisor
4. Treating company materials, products, and other property with due diligence and care
5. Committing to the training programs required to fulfill the functions of this role
6. Performing tasks required by the integrated quality and environmental management systems; Cooperating to protect the environment (e.g., sorting and recycling waste); reporting environmental accidents immediately.
7. Performing all other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Cooperation with other departments. 

1. The employee is expected to work in collaboration with other teams as necessary.   

Authority

1. Authority to make technical decisions related to the safety and quality.
2. Provide technical guidance, expertise and overview to the team and stakeholders.
3. Ensure the Hardware, System and Software design adheres to the project objectives and best practices •

External relationships

1. The employee represents APAG and as such, is expected to behave respectfully to other employees and company visitors.
2. The employee is subject to the confidentiality agreement signed when you joined the company.

Social Skills 

1. Adaptable to change and good communication o Reliable, responsible, detail-oriented
2. Able to work effectively within a team environment

Requirements

1. Education Bachelor’s or master’s in electrical, Electronics or Automotive Engineering 
2. Experience: 9-12 years of experience in automotive embedded development preferred.
3. Basic ability to read and interpret schematics preferred.
4. Knowledge of AUTOSAR toolchains and architecture preferred.
5. Experience with IBM DOORS or similar requirements management tools. 
6. Experience with Enterprise Architect preferred.
7. Experience with Vector tools (CANape, CANalyzer, CANoe, DaVinci, Geny) preferred.
8. Experience with APIS IQ-Pro for FMEA or functional safety analysis.
9. Knowledge of CAN and LIN communication protocols preferred.
10. Strong knowledge of ASPICE / ISO 26262 and IATF 16949 ▪ Experience working across mechanical and software domains, with understanding of motors, actuators, and moving mechanical parts.
11. Familiarity with quality management systems and audit procedures.
12. Excellent documentation and communication skills
13. Professional Skills/Certification in Functional Safety (e.g., TÜV Functional Safety Engineer)