Safety Manager for Verification & Validation — Stadler Rail
- Location
- St. Margrethen
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 44 days ago
Role overview
TASKS
- Carrying out reviews and checking requirements for verification/validation in international approval projects for rail vehicles (no testing).
- Support the Safety Manager with approvals for the approval process.
- Development of validation and verification plans for the projects.
- Assessing the compliance of the development process with European standards, including the assigned safety integrity levels.
- Accompaniment of type tests for detailed verification in verification and validation.
- Checking the correctness, consistency and appropriateness of test cases as well as tests and testing tools carried out.
- Ensuring that all validation and verification activities are carried out in accordance with relevant standards.
- Carrying out audits, inspections or reviews as required in various phases of the projects' life cycle PROFILE
- Completed technical studies and professional experience in the development of safety-relevant systems, ideally in the railway environment.
- At least 5 years of experience in the area of functional safety, safety engineering and relevant standardization (EN 50126, 50716, 50129, ISO 13849 or IEC 61508).
- High analytical skills, assertiveness and strong communication skills at all levels.
- Carrying out reviews and checking requirements for verification/validation in international approval projects for rail vehicles (no testing).
- Support the Safety Manager with approvals for the approval process.
Main responsibilities
- Carrying out reviews and checking requirements for verification/validation in international approval projects for rail vehicles (no testing).
- Support the Safety Manager with approvals for the approval process.
- Development of validation and verification plans for the projects.
- Assessing the compliance of the development process with European standards, including the assigned safety integrity levels.
- Accompaniment of type tests for detailed verification in verification and validation.
- Checking the correctness, consistency and appropriateness of test cases as well as tests and testing tools carried out.
- Ensuring that all validation and verification activities are carried out in accordance with relevant standards.
- Carrying out audits, inspections or reviews as required in various phases of the projects' life cycle PROFILE
- Completed technical studies and professional experience in the development of safety-relevant systems, ideally in the railway environment.
- At least 5 years of experience in the area of functional safety, safety engineering and relevant standardization (EN 50126, 50716, 50129, ISO 13849 or IEC 61508).
Application process
- Confident handling of common MS Office applications.
- Very good knowledge of German and English (min. level B2).
Questions about this listing
What salary does Stadler Rail offer for this role?
Stadler Rail lists CHF 79'000 - 120'000 gross per year for this position in St. Margrethen. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Stadler Rail offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Stadler Rail during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in St. Gallen?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton St. Gallen can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with St. Gallen's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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