Functional Safety Manager (m/f/d)

SMS group GmbH

SMS group stands worldwide for future-oriented technology and outstanding service in machine and plant engineering for the metal industry. Our team of more than 13,500 employees worldwide has a turnover of over 4 billion in 2024. EUR generated. We also use our 150 years of experience and digital know-how for continuous innovation beyond the core business. We are the right partner for demanding projects and accompany our customers throughout the entire life cycle of their plants. Being a pioneer in a carbon-neutral and sustainable metal industry is our declared goal.

Become a part of our future - at SMS group GmbH in Mönchengladbach or Hilchenbach in full or part-time as

Functional Safety Manager (m/d) You are the central contact person within the CoE Automation, Digital & Service Solutions for all questions about functional safety. Your tasks include: Development, revision and approval of design specifications regarding functional safety. Participation in the development and implementation of internal processes and product standards to ensure functional safety (e.g. Sistema, Softema). Designing global functional and technical safety concepts and verification and validation strategies. Planning, implementation and supervision of Functional Safety Reviews, Audits and Assessments. Coordination and coordination with suppliers for system, hardware and software development. Conception and implementation of internal, department-related trainings, workshops and presentations on functional safety issues.

You have a completed university degree in the field of electrical engineering or a related discipline, alternatively a completed technician or master training or comparable extensive practical experience in the field of functional safety. We are also important: Detectable experience in functional safety and automation technology Practice in the use and programming of safety-related controls, preferably SIEMENS Knowledge of safety characteristics and methods as well as tools and standards (e.g. Sistema, Softema) knowledge of relevant functional safety standards, especially ISO 13849; IEC 61511; IEC 61508; IEC 61800-5-2 knowledge of English in word and writing; German knowledge desirable Embossed communication, team and negotiation capabilities as well as structured, systematic working Willingness to travel worldwide Additional skills required: Experience with Cyber Security to protect security-relevant systems Experience in the construction or operation of industrial machines, ideally in steel production and rolling mill technology Certification according to IEC 62443

As an innovative and internationally aspiring employer, we convince you with a performance-oriented remuneration (including a profit-sharing) as well as an attractive occupational pension scheme. In addition, we offer you the opportunity to optimally harmonize family and profession, for example with our childcare, our flexible working time models and the possibility of mobile work. Have we convinced you to shape the future together with us? Then we look forward to your online application. .