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Safety Performance Integration Engineer – Occupant Crashworthiness
General Motors. Focus on occupant performance integration for frontal or side impact conditions .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in occupant performance integration and CAE simulations, with a strong focus on safety performance targets and compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Collaborates effectively across engineering functions and global teams to implement design changes and optimize vehicle performance.
Highest-signal resume keywords
CAE Simulation ProficiencyOccupant Protection DesignFederal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards KnowledgeStatistical and Optimization TechniquesCross-Functional Collaboration
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Hard Skills
CAE SimulationLS-DYNAEngineering Theory ApplicationStatistical ToolsOptimization TechniquesVehicle Technical SpecificationsDesign for Six Sigma (DFSS)Design of Experiments (DOE)Variation StudyHigh-Speed Load Analysis
Soft Skills
Analytical Problem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsAdaptabilityTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
UnigraphicsTeamCenterVisMockupGoogle WorkspacePerformance Integration Applications
Industry Keywords
Automotive DevelopmentSafety PerformanceOccupant Performance IntegrationVehicle Proving GroundsGlobal Safety Requirements
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Focus on occupant performance integration for frontal or side impact conditions
- Lead technical projects across the full vehicle development lifecycle
- Provide technical direction while collaborating with cross-functional groups to prioritize safety and balance requirements
- Apply GM Safety CAE standard work procedures and ensure high-quality models and simulation results
- Perform CAE simulations for high-speed frontal and side load cases using LS-DYNA
- Develop and balance restraints for occupant protection
- Lead vehicle design recommendations and technical solutions to meet safety performance targets documented in Vehicle Technical Specifications (VTS)
- Balance safety requirements with other vehicle performance requirements
- Collaborate with engineering functions, program teams, suppliers, manufacturing, and others to implement design changes
- Use Variation Study, DOE, DFSS, and MDO methods to optimize performance
- Plan, prepare, execute, and analyze post-test results at Vehicle Proving Grounds
- Interpret measurements, analyze results, compare CAE with test results, and resolve issues with cross-functional teams
- Collaborate with global teams
- Present performance status at Safety PIT, PDT, CIT, and SP-QIT forums
- Demonstrate GM Core Values and Behaviors
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited university: Mechanical, Biomechanics, Aero, Civil, Materials, or Applied Physics
- 2+ years of demonstrated proficiency with CAE or related engineering experience (DRE, validation, lab)
- Knowledge of engineering theory and application in automotive development
- Willingness to learn new skills and adapt expeditiously
- Ability to work independently and with others
- High level of analytical ability to solve challenging problems and integrate complex systems
- Knowledge of statistical and optimization tools and techniques
- High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of CAE and validation tools
- Knowledge of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and Global Safety Requirements and Standards
- Working knowledge of Unigraphics, TeamCenter, and VisMockup
- Proficiency in Google Workspace applications and performance integration-related applications
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid work arrangement with reporting to the specified location at least 3 times a week (or frequency dictated by the manager)
- Relocation benefits may be available
- Well-being support at work and at home
- Inclusive workplace and belonging-focused culture
- Opportunities for career development
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities