Clarios

Process Owner Cybersecurity Engineering

United States, Michigan, Plymouth Full time

What you will do:

As a Process Owner within the Product Cybersecurity Engineering team, you will be responsible for leading and supporting the development and integration of cybersecurity engineering and related processes in alignment with industry standards and internal quality frameworks. This role will focus on embedding cybersecurity engineering processes, methods, and tools into the product engineering lifecycle, ensuring alignment with ASPICE process models and ISO 26262 Functional Safety activities.

You will work cross-functionally with system architects, software and hardware engineers, and product security and safety experts to ensure robust and compliant processes are integrated into project execution. This role is pivotal in fostering a cybersecurity culture and continuous improvement in the development of embedded control units for the management of automotive low voltage energy storage and power distribution systems.

How you will do it:

Process Development and Integration

  • Lead the development of our automotive product Cybersecurity Management System aligned with global regulations and industry standards.
  • Define and maintain cybersecurity engineering processes aligned with ISO/SAE 21434 across the V-model lifecycle.
  • Integrate cybersecurity activities into ASPICE base practices, ensuring traceability and consistency with system, software, and hardware development processes.
  • Align cybersecurity lifecycle with Functional Safety (ISO 26262) processes, including hazard analysis, safety goals, and safety requirements.

Methods & Work Product Management

  • Establish and maintain standardized methods for:
    • Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA)
    • Cybersecurity Goals, Concept and Requirements Engineering
    • Cybersecurity Verification and Validation
    • Cybersecurity Case and Assurance Documentation
  • Define and maintain templates, work instructions, checklists and guidelines for cybersecurity work products to ensure compliance and audit readiness.

Tooling & Workflow Integration

  • Implement and maintain engineering tools that support cybersecurity engineering activities and work product management (e.g., TARA development, requirements management, fuzz testing, etc…).
  • Define and embed process workflows into engineering tools to ensure traceability and consistency.

Training & Enablement

  • Develop and deliver training materials to educate engineering teams on cybersecurity engineering processes, methods, standards and tools.
  • Act as a mentor and coach to engineers, promoting process adherence and continuous improvement.
  • Establish baseline process implementation in support of development projects.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Align interfaces between cybersecurity engineering processes and adjacent domains (systems, software, hardware, project management, manufacturing, and quality assurance).
  • Facilitate cross-functional reviews and technical decision-making processes.

Governance & Compliance

  • Establish and enforce process governance frameworks.
  • Conduct and support regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
  • Support certification and regulatory efforts in collaboration with quality and compliance teams.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on lessons learned, assessment findings, and industry best practices.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends, regulations, and advancements in cyber security and automotive technologies.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives.

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What we look for:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in systems engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in automotive engineering, with a focus on process development and compliance complemented by proven experience in hands-on engineering development.
  • Experience in defining and deploying engineering processes and methods in a regulated development environment.
  • Deep understanding of ISO/SAE 21434, ASPICE, and ISO 26262 standards and their interdependencies
  • Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE), requirements management, and safety/security analysis tools.
  • Experience in engineering and/or process development in the field of battery systems at an automotive OEM or tier 1 is a plus.
  • Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama)
  • Experience with process documentation and management tools (e.g., UL Stages).
  • Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement initiatives and manage cross-functional collaboration.
  • Familiarity with configuration management and change control processes.

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What you get:

  • Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire

  • Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts

  • Parental and caregiver leave programs

  • All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits

  • Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership

  • HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

  • Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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