Operational Safety Strategy & Compliance Specialist

Mission Summary:

The Operational Safety Strategy & Compliance Specialist plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safe and compliant operation of autonomous vehicle systems at Motional. This position is dedicated to developing and implementing robust safety strategies, compliance frameworks, and meticulous documentation practices. By collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, the specialist contributes to enhancing operational safety standards, mitigating risks, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ultimately, the role is instrumental in advancing the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology while prioritizing safety and regulatory adherence in all aspects of vehicle operations.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop and refine operational safety strategies for autonomous vehicle systems, focusing on all stages from development to deployment and ongoing operation.
• Support vehicle operations teams by providing safety guidance, training, and resources to ensure adherence to safety procedures during daily operations.
• Maintain comprehensive operational documentation, including safety procedures, incident response procedures, and Safety manuals.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of autonomous vehicle operations to assess compliance with safety standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to review and approve autonomous vehicle operation procedure changes, ensuring safety implications are adequately addressed.
• Prepare and present reports on safety performance metrics, compliance status, and ongoing initiatives to senior management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather input and feedback on documentation needs, ensuring alignment with operational practices.
• Act as a point of contact for inquiries related to operational documentation, responding promptly and accurately to internal and external stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement within the organization, promoting proactive safety practices and knowledge sharing among teams.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management; job duties may change at any time with or without notice

What we're looking for: 

• At least 3 years of experience in operational safety, compliance management, or a related field within the automotive or aviation industries.
• Experience in supporting operations teams and familiarity with operational challenges and requirements.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain comprehensive operational documentation, including procedures, manuals, and incident reports.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct thorough risk assessments and safety analyses.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Detail-oriented and organized, capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Familiarity with software tools used for documenting procedures and managing compliance (e.g., AODocs, G Suite, Confluence, JIRA).

Bonus Points (not required): 

• Specific experience with autonomous vehicles is strongly preferred.
• Certification in safety or compliance management (e.g., ASP, CSP)
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Safety Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• OSHA certifications
• Google Workspace certification
• Project management skills or PMP certification

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and at times for long periods; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly exposed to office spaces, travel environments, and outside weather conditions. The noise level of the environment is low to high depending on travel and daily work site.

Motional AD LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and we welcome all qualified applicants.  All applicants will receive impartial consideration regarding race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or another legally protected status.  Motional AD LLC is a Drug-free workplace.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors including but not limited to specific skills, experience and expertise, role location, certifications, licenses, and business needs. The estimated compensation range listed in this job posting reflects base salary only. This role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. 

Candidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional’s benefits program. Motional’s benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, health saving accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.

Salary Range$84,000—$109,500 USD

Motional is a driverless technology company making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. We’re driven by something more.

Our journey is always people first.

We aren't just developing driverless cars; we're creating safer roadways, more equitable transportation options, and making our communities better places to live, work, and connect. Our team is made up of engineers, researchers, innovators, dreamers and doers, who are creating a technology with the potential to transform the way we move.

Higher purpose, greater impact.

We’re creating first-of-its-kind technology that will transform transportation. To do so successfully, we must design for everyone in our cities and on our roads. We believe in building a great place to work through a progressive, global culture that is diverse, inclusive, and ensures people feel valued at every level of the organization. Diversity helps us to see the world differently; it’s not only good for our business, it’s the right thing to do.  

Scale up, not starting up.

Our team is behind some of the industry's largest leaps forward, including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world's first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world's longest-standing public robotaxi fleet. We’re driven to scale; we’re moving towards commercialization of our technology, and we need team members who are ready to embrace change and challenges.

Formed as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives. Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations in the U.S and Asia. For more information, visit  www.Motional.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

 

Motional AD Inc. is an EOE. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To comply with Federal Law, we participate in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the DHS and the SSA to verify their identity and employment eligibility.