Functional Safety Manager

Functional Safety Manager Job Location : Barcelona (Spain) Company Description Bitron is a multinational, family-owned industrial group with a clear vision : to create products and systems that help improve the quality of people's lives and the world around them. How do we do it? Through more than 8,000 employees who work every day to shape the future of tomorrow. Bitron, thanks to over 20 production plants and more than 500 R&D employees strategically distributed around the world, operates in the automotive, home appliance, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning), energy, and EV-Charging sectors, collaborating with the most important international manufacturers, assisting them not only in component production but also in development and design. Bitron is an equal-opportunity employer and embraces diversity equity and inclusion. Business Unit Description : Bitron Group's Automotive Business Unit, led by Bitron Spa, is a leading global supplier with expertise in various components for the automotive market, such as Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), powertrain, transmissions, chassis, electric vehicles, motorcycles, and industrial vehicles. Our manufacturing plants are located in different parts of the world, which helps us be close to car manufacturers (OEMs) and find the best solutions for their needs, even for complex applications. About the Role : This role leads the implementation of functional safety requirements in product development, in accordance with ISO 26262. They define risk analysis strategies, coordinate ASIL activities, and validate safety solutions. They act as a technical liaison with clients and auditors, ensuring product compliance with automotive safety standards. In a multicultural environment, they must have critical thinking, technical communication, regulatory leadership, and cross-functional management skills. Main Responsibilities : Define the policy and documentation required to ensure proper implementation of ISO 26262 at each stage of product development. Must be involved from the beginning of the project to establish the guidelines to be followed for products that require compliance with ISO 26262. Responsible for planning and coordinating functional safety activities across all phases of ISO 26262 throughout the product lifecycle. May delegate ISO 26262-related tasks within each working group to qualified personnel. Responsible for updating the safety plan and monitoring the progress of activities carried out in accordance with this safety plan. Must ensure that confirmation measures are performed at each development phase (such as documentation reviews, functional safety audits, etc.). During the production phase, must be notified of any incidents that could affect the product’s functional safety and must assess whether the risk requires specific actions. Comply with all provisions of the Occupational Risk Prevention Law as well as Environmental regulations. Comply with all provisions of the Data Protection Law. Comply with all provisions of criminal risk prevention and compliance regulations. Who we are looking for : Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent. Good communication and interpersonal skills, both verbally and in writing in English and Spanish. An entrepreneurial spirit, anticipating and mitigating project risks, and dealing with issues in a practical environment. A cooperative mindset, enthusiastic to work in multidisciplinary. Knowledge of French, German, or Italian is a plus. How to be successful in the role and at Bitron : We are always on the lookout for ambitious individuals who share our values and are ready to embrace new challenges with one goal in mind : building the world of tomorrow. If you are ready for the next chapter in your career, join us at Bitron and get ready to unleash your full potential. We are excited to welcome you to our team! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status and basis of disability or any other personal characteristics.