𝗪𝗘’𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚: 𝗥&𝗗 𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗞 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥 / 𝗙𝗠𝗘𝗔 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗧
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Gothenburg, Sweden
𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲: On-site (100%)
📅 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: ASAP
𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: Expert
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲
We are looking for an experienced R&D Risk Facilitator / FMEA Expert to lead risk assessment methodologies, FMEA processes, and tool implementation within an automotive R&D environment.
The successful candidate will act as the subject matter expert for System, Function, and Design FMEAs, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, consistent ways of working, and high-quality risk assessments across engineering projects.
This is a key expert role involving methodology ownership, stakeholder coordination, training, requirements management, and the implementation of digital FMEA tools.
𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀
▪️ Own and maintain the FMEA process across Research & Development.
▪️ Facilitate and guide engineering teams in conducting high-quality risk assessments.
▪️ Lead the implementation and configuration of FMEA tools, including requirements definition, processes, and digital user acceptance testing (UAT).
▪️ Ensure alignment with AIAG-VDA methodology and evolving customer requirements.
▪️ Monitor FMEA status across projects and ensure timely, standardized completion.
▪️ Manage System, Function, and Design FMEAs within R&D.
▪️ Develop and deliver FMEA training, from introductory sessions to advanced technical training.
▪️ Act as the R&D subject matter expert for risk management and requirements management.
▪️ Support engineering teams with critical FMEA issues and provide guidance during audits and project reviews.
▪️ Ensure traceability, process consistency, and alignment with relevant quality standards and certification requirements.
▪️ Coordinate stakeholders across engineering and other functions to drive continuous improvement.
𝗥𝗲q𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
✅ Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of risk management and System, Function, and Design FMEAs.
✅ Expert knowledge of FMEA methodologies, particularly AIAG-VDA.
✅ Strong understanding of Requirements Management and Systems Engineering.
✅ Previous experience in FMEA tool configuration and implementation.
✅ Experience working in R&D and engineering environments.
✅ Knowledge of internal combustion engine (ICE) and hybrid powertrain systems.
✅ Understanding of requirements traceability and quality standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF.
✅ Experience developing training materials and delivering technical training.
✅ Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
✅ Self-driven, proactive, analytical, and comfortable managing multiple initiatives simultaneously.
✅ Proficiency in English.
𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
▪️ Experience working with automotive OEMs and suppliers beyond a single organization.
▪️ Basic engineering knowledge of range extender (REX) systems, electric machines, and other powertrain technologies.
▪️ Experience implementing a new Requirements Management System within an OEM or supplier environment.
𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀
• FMEA & AIAG-VDA Methodology
• Risk Management
• Requirements Management
• Systems Engineering
• FMEA Tool Implementation
• Automotive R&D
• ICE & Hybrid Powertrains
• ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / IATF
• Training & Facilitation
• Stakeholder Management
Please mention “R&D Risk Facilitator / FMEA Expert – Gothenburg” in the email subject
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀?
✅ Employment through Surely Sci & Tech – Ultra Group
✅ Permanent employment opportunities (conditions apply)
✅ Visa support for eligible candidates
✅ Insurance, including health insurance
✅ Annual wellness benefit of 5,000 SEK
✅ Opportunities to contribute to international projects
⚡ Applications are reviewed continuously, so the assignment may close before the stated deadline.
Surely Sci & Tech – Ultra Group