Sonceboz Strengthens the Robustness of Its Functional Safety Processes with SERMA Safety and Security
Younes Hessoune – Safety Manager, Truck Division, Sonceboz
Sonceboz is a Swiss company specializing in the design and production of high-precision mechatronic solutions. It operates in several sectors, including automotive, commercial vehicles, industry and medical applications. Within its Truck Division, functional safety is a key concern in the development of systems such as power steering systems, compressors for braking systems and electric power take-offs.
To strengthen its functional safety processes and provide customers with an independent assessment of its processes and projects, Sonceboz has been relying on the expertise of SERMA Safety and Security for several years.
An Independent Perspective to Secure Development Processes
Sonceboz teams work in accordance with ISO 26262 requirements, as well as standards and guidelines specific to off-road applications. In this context, SERMA Safety and Security conducts process audits and assesses functional safety activities throughout the development lifecycle.
“Even when an external assessment is not mandatory, it reassures our customers. An audit conducted by an independent organization provides an external perspective on our work.”
Expertise That Goes Beyond Assessment
The collaboration between the two companies extends beyond audits. SERMA Safety and Security experts are also called upon to challenge certain technical approaches, validate functional safety concepts and provide expertise on specific issues.
“SERMA has helped us strengthen the robustness of our functional safety processes and, consequently, improve the quality of our deliverables.”
This approach supports a continuous improvement process. Recommendations identified during assessments are documented, retained and incorporated into subsequent projects, helping teams anticipate and plan functional safety activities from the very beginning of each project.
“We identified several areas for improvement in our projects. These recommendations have been incorporated into our processes and are now being applied to new developments.”
Over the course of the collaboration, Sonceboz’s internal processes have gradually become more structured and standardized, while continuing to benefit from SERMA Safety and Security’s independent perspective.
A Long-Term Partnership
As Sonceboz develops new products and projects, the company intends to continue this approach. The collaboration has now also expanded into cybersecurity, with the first audits in this area already completed.
“We will continue working with SERMA Safety and Security. This approach demonstrates to our customers our commitment to transparency and our willingness to rely on independent expertise.”
After several years of collaboration, Younes Hessoune sums up what he believes best characterizes SERMA Safety and Security in a single word: “Expertise.”
