Lead Assessor (ISO 26262-2018/ISO 21448:2022/ISO 8800 (PAS)

Aptiv · Bangalore

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Last observed by our collector: 8 October 2026 at 11:05 pm IST. This is not a manual review or a confirmation from the employer.

Employer requisition: J000704033

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Your Role<ul><li>Perform Functional Safety assessments, audits, and compliance reviews across automotive development projects, ensuring alignment with industry standards and organizational quality objectives.</li><li>Conduct independent confirmation reviews of safety work products, verifying compliance with ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), and emerging automotive safety frameworks.</li><li>Partner with customers, engineering teams, and stakeholders during internal and external safety assessments, audits, and technical reviews.</li><li>Drive the identification, tracking, and closure of assessment findings, ensuring timely resolution and continuous compliance.</li><li>Provide expert guidance to project teams on Functional Safety, SOTIF, AI Safety (ISO 8800), and safety lifecycle implementation.</li><li>Contribute to the development, enhancement, and standardization of safety processes, methods, templates, and best practices.</li><li>Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, enabling organizational maturity in safety engineering and compliance.</li><li>Mentor and coach engineering teams on safety concepts, methodologies, and regulatory expectations to foster a strong safety culture.</li></ul>Your Background <ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree (BE/BTech/ME/MTech) in Electronics, Electrical, Automotive, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or a related engineering discipline.</li><li>10+ years of experience in the automotive industry.</li><li>3-5 years of hands-on Functional Safety experience, including safety lifecycle activities, assessments, or audits.</li><li>Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in complex automotive development programs.</li></ul> Required Technical Skills:<ul><li>Strong expertise in ISO 26262 Functional Safety concepts, processes, and work products.</li><li>Experience conducting Functional Safety engineering activities, reviews, assessments, and confirmation measures.</li><li>In-depth understanding of the Automotive Development Lifecycle (V-Model, Systems, Hardware, and Software Development).</li><li>Knowledge of safety analysis techniques such as HARA, FSC, TSC, FMEA, FTA, and DFA.</li><li>Ability to evaluate safety compliance and identify process improvement opportunities.</li></ul> Preferred Skills:<ul><li>Certified ISO 190011 - Management System Lead Auditor </li></ul><ul><li>Experience in Functional Safety Audits, Assessments, and Independent Reviews.</li><li>Understanding of ASPICE and its integration with Functional Safety processes.</li><li>Knowledge of SOTIF (ISO 21448) and safety considerations for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving.</li><li>Familiarity with AI Safety (ISO 8800) and safety assurance concepts for AI-enabled automotive systems.</li><li>Functional Safety certifications (e.g., TÜV Functional Safety Engineer/Professional) are a plus.</li></ul> Why Join AptivYou grow at Aptiv.Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win.You make an impact at Aptiv.One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.You have support at Aptiv.We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package. Your Benefits<ul><li>Higher Education Opportunities (UDACITY, UDEMY, COURSERA are available for your continuous growth and development);</li><li>Life and accident insurance;</li><li>Sodexo cards for food and beverages</li><li>Well Being Program that includes regular workshops and networking events;</li><li>EAP Employee Assistance;</li><li>Access to fitness clubs (T&C apply);</li><li>Creche facility for working parents;</li></ul> Meet the Next Generation AptivAt Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most. Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on—advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in Medical technologies. Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together. Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust! #LI-DN1Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: <a href="https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates" target="_blank">https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates</a>Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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3-5 years