System Safety Manager | System Safety Manager (m/w/d) – Hightech-Job in Kassel

Expert Select GmbH

Kassel, Hessen, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Nov 25, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This high-tech role in Kassel involves taking central responsibility for the functional safety of complex, safety-critical systems across industries like automotive, defense, and industrial automation. The manager will define, implement, and oversee safety concepts at the system, assembly, and component levels, ensuring compliance with rigorous international standards such as MIL-STD-882E, ISO 26262, and IEC 61508. Key daily tasks include safety requirement engineering, coordinating cross-functional engineering teams, leading interdisciplinary workshops, and preparing comprehensive safety reports for internal and external stakeholders. This position requires a strong analytical mindset, expertise in the V-model development approach, and the ability to drive technical discussions, making it ideal for experienced safety professionals seeking a challenging and impactful role in a major German industrial hub.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or Science (Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or analytical discipline)

Experience

  • Professional experience as a functional safety engineer, system safety manager, or related role
  • Experience in industries such as automotive, defense, aerospace, or industrial automation
  • Experience in moderating groups and aligning conflicting interests

Languages

German (Basic)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Openness to occasional travel for workshops, audits, or customer meetings.