Job Description

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Strategic Leadership

Define and implement a group-wide functional safety strategy for current and next-gen vehicles. Align safety vision with business goals, product roadmaps, and regulatory compliance requirements. Represent Mahindra in global safety forums, OEM collaborations, and standards committees.

Functional Safety Governance

Lead ISO 26262 lifecycle implementation across all vehicle programs (EV, ICE, ADAS, Autonomous). Ensure safety-by-design principles are embedded early in the product development lifecycle. Set up and govern safety work products, safety plans, and confirmation measures.

Team & Capability Building

Build and mentor a cross-functional team of Functional Safety Managers, Safety Engineers, and ASIL specialists. Foster training and skill development in safety tools (Medini, Ansys, IQ-Forge, etc.) and methodologies. Collaborate with departments like ADAS, E&E, Powertrain, Body Electronics, and Digital Cockpit.

Process & Compliance

Oversee functional safety audits, gap assessments, and safety case reviews. Interface with certification agencies (TUV, UL, etc.) to drive compliance and homologation. Ensure integration of SEooC, ASIL decomposition, and HW/SW safety analysis.

Program & Product Integration

Ensure consistent safety implementation in electronic control units (ECUs), vehicle architecture, and in-vehicle software. Support FMEA, FTA, DFA, FMEDA, and diagnostics activities across development stages. Drive cross-functional reviews with platform leaders, domain heads, and suppliers.

Experience

15+ years of experience in Automotive E/E system development, with at least 8 years in Functional Safety leadership. Strong exposure to ADAS, EV platforms, SDV architecture, and safety toolchains. Experience managing end-to-end safety lifecycle in vehicle programs from concept to SOP.

Industry Preferred

Qualifications

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electronics / Electrical / Automotive Engineering or related field. Certification in ISO 26262 Functional Safety Engineering is highly desirable.

General Requirements

Deep understanding of ISO 26262, ASPICE, and SOTIF (ISO 21448). Leadership in cross-cultural teams, supplier management, and safety planning. Excellent communication and influencing skills for cross-domain alignment. Familiarity with tools like Medini Analyze, Ansys medini, IQ-Forge, Doors, Polarion, PTC Integrity. Strategic thinking with strong execution focus and decision-making ability.

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