Lead Engineer - HV Safety

Forseven is rethinking what it is to be a car company through powerful technologies and engineering excellence. A new take on an established industry, we've got a growing team that is knowledgeable, experienced and deeply passionate about this endeavour.

We're seeking a Lead Engineer - HV Safety to join our rapidly growing team. Reporting to our Engineering Manager – Powertrain System Validation, you will be responsible for the analysis, documentation and implementation of the HV Safety concept for the Electric Powertrain engineering function. As part of the Integration and Validation team, the candidate will work alongside key stakeholders and suppliers to complete in depth analysis of the high voltage systems and provide oversight and guidance to fellow team members.

This pivotal role will operate in a hybrid capacity from our offices near Leamington Spa. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most visionary minds in the automotive field.

What you'll do:

• Ownership of the HV Safety measures that are required to produce safe operation of high volume BEVs, both during development phases and also as a design philosophy integrated into production solutions.
• Definition of High Voltage System SFMEA along with support of DFMEA and DVP definition to ensure that the high voltage safety principles are included in all aspects of the design process.
• Identification and reporting of risks associated with the development process and design decisions taken by the group.
• Documentation of HV Safety Strategies to ensure compliance during development and through to production.
• Ensure compliance with automotive safety standards, working with the homologation and functional safety teams, including ISO26262 and ECE R100 amongst others.

Who you are:

• Significant experience of Electric Powertrains (Battery to Driveshaft) within an automotive engineering environment, degree qualified in a related engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of automotive standards (such as ISO 26262 for functional safety, UN ECE R100 for high-voltage safety, and automotive EMC standards) and engineering practices.
• Understanding of Manufacturing technologies product creation process and R&D methods.
• Demonstrable understanding of electric powertrain architectures and underlying principles and technologies including thermal management, HV harnessing, electrical safety systems, serviceability and control strategies.
• Good communication and ability to represent and articulate safety concepts to colleagues and seniors alike.
• A comprehensive understanding of the V-Cycle and its application in an automotive environment.

About Forseven: Forseven is building something new. By thinking differently. To create a new car company for the world. Guided by expert leadership and powered by brilliant minds from the luxury, automotive and technology worlds, we're committed to continuous improvement and the highest standards of quality. We promote a culture of excellence, integrity, and sustainable growth.