Functional Safety Manager | Manager für funktionale Sicherheit (m/w/d)

Akkodis Germany Consulting GmbH

Affalterbach, Württemberg, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Apr 23, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

As a Functional Safety Manager at Akkodis, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and reliability of complex engineering systems. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve creating and maintaining comprehensive safety plans, coordinating safety-related development activities, and managing supplier interfaces. You will be responsible for the independent assessment and management of safety work products, including system definitions, risk analyses, safety concepts, and hardware metrics. Furthermore, you will lead reviews, audits, and assessments to generate final safety evidence. This position is ideal for an experienced professional looking to leverage their expertise in ISO 26262 within a global digital engineering environment. The role requires a strong background in engineering, excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage complex safety documentation in a structured manner. You will be part of a dynamic, innovative team, contributing to cutting-edge technological transformations.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable field.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in functional safety (Senior-level)
  • Proven experience with ISO 26262 standards
  • Professional experience in drive system development

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Valid driver's license (Category T1), willingness to travel domestically and internationally, certifications in ISO 26262, ISO 15288 (Systems Engineering), or ISO 15504 (SPICE) are considered advantageous.