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Functional Safety Engineer (IATF 16949)

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StageDirectory listedStandardsIATF 16949IndustryAutomotiveSeniorityMid-levelRegionFranceSource year2026Role familyProcess safetySegmentOtherEmploymentFull-timeEmployerEmployer profileCertificationsSix SigmaLanguagesEnglish · German
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Role summary

at the organization of our locations in EMEA region - Germany (Reutlingen), France (Masevaux)

Responsibilities

  • Technical Leadership & Competency Management
  • Primary contact and technical lead for local Process Engineers within their respective area of specialization
  • Ensure training, qualification, and continuous development of local Process Engineering functions across all plants
  • Ensure effective know-how transfer between plants in both directions
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for manufacturing plants worldwide in process-related matters
  • Define, standardize, and continuously develop global process standards
  • Own end-to-end responsibility for process-related topics throughout the entire product lifecycle
  • Serve as Process Owner for the Master Process (P-FMEA) to ensure a consistent global risk management approach
  • Monitor compliance with industry standards and quality requirements
  • Analyze current-state processes and perform gap analyses against target-state requirements
  • Develop, implement, and continuously optimize robust and scalable production processes
  • Improve efficiency, productivity, and quality while sustainably reducing costs and downtime
  • Utilize KPIs and established methodologies such as Lean Management and Six Sigma for problem solving and process improvement
  • Systematically capture and roll out lessons learned across plants to drive continuous improvement
  • Support RFQ (Request for Quotation) activities
  • Ensure on-time procurement of machinery, including support and participation in FAT/SAT activities, while adhering to budget targets
  • Lead and coordinate continuous improvement and optimization projects
  • Conduct proactive technology scouting and trend monitoring to advance manufacturing processes and capabilities
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
  • Knowledge of
  • o Automotive Core Tools (APQP, , PPAP, etc.)
  • o IATF 16949
  • Fluent English skills (German is nice to have)
  • Weld engineer or mechanical engineer experience (acc. To process area)
  • Experience in ultra sonic welding is nice to have
  • Experience in manufacturing is mandatory (automotive is nice to have)
  • 2-5 years of experience in process engineering
  • Willingness to travel (20-40% yearly)
  • A permanent, full-time position
  • A mixed team of fresh talent and long-standing employees
  • Extensive training and development opportunities
  • A structured induction program
  • An attractive remuneration package

The organization GmbH

Contact person: Zsófia Angyal, Global Recruiting Coordinator

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