Job Description
Vehicle System Safety Lead Auditor
Location: Nuneaton (Hybrid – 3 days on-site per week)
Rate: Competitive
Contract: 24 months
A government-backed organisation is seeking a Vehicle System Safety Lead Auditor to play a critical role in ensuring the safety and compliance of vehicles fitted with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Automated Driving Systems (ADS). This is a technically focused role requiring deep expertise in safety engineering, vehicle systems, and automotive standards. You’ll lead audits of vehicle manufacturers’ Safety Management Systems (SMS), assessing safety claims and verifying compliance with international regulations such as UNECE R171 and emerging standards for automated driving.
The Role
As the Vehicle System Safety Lead Auditor, you will:
1. Lead audits of manufacturers’ Safety Management Systems to ensure compliance with type approval regulations.
2. Evaluate and verify safety claims made about vehicles and systems fitted with ADAS and ADS technologies.
3. Oversee the technical activities of audit teams, ensuring robust, credible, and high-quality assessments.
4. Witness and document vehicle testing, confirming the validity of evidence presented in safet...