Ireri Ibarra
Global Head of Engineering Product Assurance @Dana Incorporated
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WORK HISTORY
Global Head of Engineering Product Assurance @Dana Incorporated
Leading the global strategy and execution of Engineering Product Assurance across Dana’s diverse mobility and electrification portfolio.Overseeing cross-functional teams responsible for functional safety, cybersecurity, systems engineering, and quality assurance throughout the product lifecycle.Driving alignment with international standards (e.g, ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, ASPICE) to ensure robust, scalable, and certifiable engineering practices.Partnering with global R&D, manufacturing, and customer teams to embed assurance principles into early-stage design and innovation processes.Championing a culture of technical excellence, risk-based thinking, and continuous improvement across engineering functions.Representing Dana in industry forums, influencing the evolution of safety and assurance standards in next-generation mobility.
EDUCATION
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Oxford Executive Leadership Programme
UAM Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
BEng, Biomedical
University of Sussex
PhD, Safety Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT IRERI IBARRA
I am an experienced assurance leader with deep expertise in functional safety and some aspects of cybersecurity. I have mostly worked in the automotive and defense sectors. Over the past decade, I have led high-assurance programs, conducted independent safety audits, and contributed to international standardization efforts. I have been fortunate to help shaping the future of safe and secure technology.Since 2015, I have been actively involved in industry groups and standardization committees, bringing a practical, systems-level perspective to evolving safety and cybersecurity standards. I am passionate about innovative leadership, multicultural collaboration, and developing talent through training and mentorship.As a published coauthor of technical papers and conference speaker, I enjoy sharing insights and advancing the conversation around safety in technology. Whether it is driving business development, leading cross-functional teams, or shaping policy, I bring a strategic mindset and a commitment to excellence.Let’s connect if you’re interested in collaborating on safety-critical systems, technical leadership, or industry standards.
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