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Functional Safety ManagerPlease read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.The Functional Safety Manager at DSE is a hands-on technical role responsible for leading and delivering Functional Safety activities across the organisation in line with IEC 61508 and related industrial standards.Working closely with engineering, product, and project teams, the Functional Safety Manager acts as the subject-matter expert for Functional Safety, providing practical guidance as well as writing and maintaining safety documentation and processes. The role also serves as the primary interface with external certification bodies and regulatory authorities, supporting audits, approvals, and ongoing compliance.This position requires a pragmatic, detail-oriented individual who combines strong technical knowledge with the ability to influence, train, and support teams to deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality products.Key Duties & Responsibilities:Lead and deliver Functional Safety activities in accordance with IEC 61508 across the full product lifecycleDevelop, review, and maintain Functional Safety documentation, including safety plans, analyses, and safety casesPlan, facilitate, and document Functional Safety Hazard Analysis workshops with cross-functional teamsAct as the Functional Safety subject-matter expert for the DSE product range, maintaining strong product and application knowledgeIntegrate Functional Safety requirements into system, hardware, and software design and development activitiesProvide hands-on support and guidance to engineering and project teams on safety and compliance mattersLiaise with external certification bodies, regulatory agencies, and approval authorities to achieve and maintain product approvalsSupport audits, assessments, and regulatory submissions, acting as the primary Functional Safety contactAssist with the maintenance of technical files, declarations, and compliance documentation to support certification and market accessDeliver Functional Safety and compliance training to build awareness and capability across the organisationDevelop, improve, and maintain compliance procedures, processes, templates, and checklistsMonitor changes to international Functional Safety and compliance standards and communicate impacts to stakeholdersUndertake ad hoc duties as required to support engineering, compliance, and business objectivesInternal & External Relationships:Project Management provide task breakdowns and estimates for functional safety related tasksProduct Management ensure product roadmaps are in place to meet the necessary functional safety standards as required by the EU and US.Engineering working within the team to develop industrial controls solutions to functional safety standards.Technical Support assist with functional safety related customer support queries, including those relating to customer HARA interfaces. xjdpvnf External Certification Bodies prepare submissions and manage audits of safety cases to external bodiesRequirements:Expert in C/C++ for embedded systemsFunctional safety development processes, including hazard assessment techniquesKnowledge of EU Machinery Directive regulationFunctional safety standards, IEC 61508, IEC 62061Familiar with stage gated / agile development approachesComfortable collaborating and communicating with embedded systems engineers and company executives alike, bridging the gap between technical and managementAbility to lead a team through a functional safety assessment, maintaining pragmatism and consistency.Good documentation writing skillsHeld a role focused on functional safety in embedded systemsFunctional Safety certification from TUV, Exida or similarBSC in computer science or related degree qualificationBenefits:25 days holiday + Bank HolidaysNew flexible holiday schemeBupa Healthcare packageLife InsuranceEnhanced Maternity/Paternity pay5% Pension contributionsCompanywide performance based annual bonus scheme