THIS IS A W2 6 MO CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY (NO C2C OR THIRD-PARTY REQUESTS)
M-TH ONSITE IN DEARBORN F REMOTE
MUST BE LOCAL TO DEARBORN AREA AT TIME OF APPLICATION
RATE: $32-35HR
Our client is strengthening its core competency in Functional Safety to support the delivery of advanced vehicle technologies that create a best-in-class customer experience. This role focuses on Functional Safety activities within Chassis systems including braking and steering critical elements of vehicle dynamics and control. As a Product Engineer Functional Safety (Chassis), you will play a key role within Product Development, partnering with technology subject matter experts and global cross-functional teams. You will apply model-based systems engineering (MBSE/SysML) tools to conduct Functional Safety analyses and help design safe, robust, and production-ready systems aligned with ISO 26262 standards. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to next-generation vehicle technologies while growing your expertise in systems engineering and safety-critical product development.
Skills Required:
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support ISO 26262 Functional Safety analyses for new and carry-over Chassis and Steering systems.
Collaborate with global, cross-functional Product Development teams to ensure safety is embedded from concept through production.
Create, maintain, and deliver required Functional Safety work products in alignment with established processes and standards.
Apply MBSE/SysML methodologies to improve analysis efficiency and system clarity.
Contribute to the development of innovative, simplified, and safe system architectures.
Support the advancement of globally aligned safety ratings, processes, methods, tools, and training initiatives.
Promote continuous improvement and accelerate adoption of SysML-based Functional Safety practices across engineering teams.
Skills Preferred:
Preferred Qualifications Master s degree in Engineering or related field.
Working knowledge of electrical/electronic systems and software fundamentals. Experience in Systems Engineering, Systems Thinking, or MBSE (SysML preferred). Background in designing system, software, or electronic hardware architectures. Familiarity with Quality Assurance concepts and standards.
Strong written technical communication skills with the ability to produce clear, structured documentation.
Experience Required:
Required Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
Minimum 2+ years of experience applying ISO 26262 to Chassis or Steering systems. Experience in Systems Engineering principles and methodologies.