What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Functional Assessor position at DEKRA North America?
A Day in the Life and the Impact You’ll Make:
An exciting opportunity has arisen at DPS (Digital and Product Solutions), under the Functional Safety Business Unit. This area is focused on innovating safety and security by creating intelligent testing solutions and providing Safety related serviced that contribute to making the digitalized and connected world a safer place.
What You’ll Do:
Compensation:
DEKRA North America’s compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $85,500 annually in our lowest geographic market up to $128,200 annually in our highest geographic market. Actual pay is based on several factors including market location and position-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
DEKRA North America strives to provide a competitive benefits package to colleagues and promotes physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Colleagues can self-select from our benefits to create a package unique to their needs. These benefits include access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health well-being resources, and opportunities to learn and develop. Below is a list of benefits we offer our colleagues:
Health & Well-being Benefits:
Additional Position Details:
As a global provider of comprehensive services and solutions, we help our customers improve their safety, security, and sustainability outcomes. DEKRA is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) companies offering innovative professional services in the fields of vehicle inspection, expert appraisals, industrial product testing & certification, management system certifications, leadership consulting, and much more. DEKRA is a purpose-driven organization with a deep passion to make the world a safer place on the road, at work, and at home. In DEKRA, you will be part of a continuously growing organization with a near 100-year history involved in more than 50 countries on five continents.
We hope you’ll consider a career with DEKRA North America as we strive to become the Global Partner for a Safe World!
DEKRA North America is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
DEKRA North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please email dekra.hr.na@dekra.com, or call 1 (770) 971-3788. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at DPS (Digital and Product Solutions), under the Functional Safety Business Unit. This area is focused on innovating safety and security by creating intelligent testing solutions and providing Safety related serviced that contribute to making the digitalized and connected world a safer place.
What You’ll Do:
- Supervise a multidisciplinary team to achieve project milestones and exceed customer expectations.
- Plan and coordinate functional safety assessment and testing activities.
- Perform complex functional safety assessments and testing following standards such as ISO 26262, IEC 61508, or other relevant standards.
- Optimize testing processes for efficiency, quality, and resource utilization.
- Oversee the creation of detailed evaluation reports aligned with client milestones and applicable standards.
- Act as the main contact for clients, quality, and certification bodies regarding safety testing and assessments.
- Deliver and conduct internal and external workshops and training in the field of Functional Safety and Security.
- Coordinate technical efforts between Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, and AI domains.
- Support the sales team with product/project inputs (e.g. technical and quote estimates)
- Stay updated on the latest trends and developments in functional safety and ensure the company aligns with industry best practices.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in system/software/hardware design and development.
- Minimum 5 years of functional safety implementation in automotive ECU development.
- Deep knowledge of functional safety standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508, or equivalents).
- Able to guide our team through the ISO certification process and achieve the certification completion on time.
- Experience with risk analysis, FMEDA, FTA, and other safety assessment methods.
- Hands-on experience with testing tools, automation frameworks, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems.
- Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet, etc.).
- Knowledge of Linux-based OS and in-depth knowledge of scripting languages such as Python and Bash. C/C is a plus.
- ASPICE knowledge or ASPICE provisional assessor status preferred.
- Professional functional safety engineer certification (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508) preferred.
- International working experience with global customers preferred.
- Understanding of embedded systems and software development lifecycles.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
- Leadership and experience with managing teams.
- Project and task coordination skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Ability to speak German is a plus
- Ability to move and conduct work with full range of motion.
- Ability to lift 25-50lbs (luggage)
- Extended periods of computer-based work
- Domestic and/or international travel; estimated 25%
Compensation:
DEKRA North America’s compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $85,500 annually in our lowest geographic market up to $128,200 annually in our highest geographic market. Actual pay is based on several factors including market location and position-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
DEKRA North America strives to provide a competitive benefits package to colleagues and promotes physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Colleagues can self-select from our benefits to create a package unique to their needs. These benefits include access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health well-being resources, and opportunities to learn and develop. Below is a list of benefits we offer our colleagues:
Health & Well-being Benefits:
- Health care benefits: medical & prescription, dental, vision (including Domestic Partners)
- Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity supplemental insurance
- Company Health Savings Account contribution
- Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays
- Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program to increase activity and health habits, with ability to earn participation rewards
- Paid Parental Leave
- Travel Assist (Domestic/International)
- Participation in a 401(k) plan, with an employer match
- Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability benefits
- Group term life insurance with options to buy-up for self and others
- Education Assistance Program
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Internal training and development resources to grow your career
- Annual Career Goal Setting and Performance Review cycle participation
Additional Position Details:
- Reports to: Global Operations Manager
- Work Model: Hybrid
- Work Location: Plymouth, MI
- Supervises Others: Yes
- Status: Full-time; Regular
- FLSA Classification: Exempt
As a global provider of comprehensive services and solutions, we help our customers improve their safety, security, and sustainability outcomes. DEKRA is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) companies offering innovative professional services in the fields of vehicle inspection, expert appraisals, industrial product testing & certification, management system certifications, leadership consulting, and much more. DEKRA is a purpose-driven organization with a deep passion to make the world a safer place on the road, at work, and at home. In DEKRA, you will be part of a continuously growing organization with a near 100-year history involved in more than 50 countries on five continents.
We hope you’ll consider a career with DEKRA North America as we strive to become the Global Partner for a Safe World!
DEKRA North America is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
DEKRA North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please email dekra.hr.na@dekra.com, or call 1 (770) 971-3788. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Salary : $85,500 - $128,200
