Risk Management & Process Integration Lead

Key Responsibilities:

Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization’s Safety Management System (SMS).

Participate in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) activities by identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating operational and safety-related risks.

Lead and facilitate safety committee meetings, including agenda development, action tracking, reporting, and follow-up activities.

Develop and maintain safety policies, processes, procedures, and governance documentation aligned with Quality Management System requirements.

Support hazard analysis, risk assessments, and safety investigations across vehicle operations and related programs.

Provide guidance on safety compliance and risk management practices to cross-functional teams.

Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, legal, and compliance teams to support safe operational outcomes.

Track corrective and preventive actions resulting from audits, assessments, incidents, or risk reviews.

Prepare reports, presentations, and safety performance metrics for leadership and stakeholders.

Promote continuous improvement and foster a positive organizational safety culture.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Safety, Quality, Transportation, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

5+ years experience implementing Safety Management Systems (SMS) and risk management programs in automotive, autonomous vehicle, mobility or related industries.

Knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) principles and methodologies.

Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and continuous improvement practices.

Familiarity with safety case frameworks, hazard analysis methods, and risk assessment tools.

Experience leading committees, cross-functional meetings, or safety governance activities.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operational environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with functional safety principles and standards.

Familiarity with U.S. vehicle safety regulations and applicable transportation safety requirements.

Professional certifications related to safety, risk management, or quality are a plus.