Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a recognized prominent global enterprise in the automotive sector listed among the top 50 companies in the Global Fortune rankings. As a leading player in the global automotive industry our client manufactures vehicles in 27 countries and effectively markets them across over 170 countries and regions worldwide.
Position: CW Crash Safety Performance Development Engineer
Location: Ann Arbor MI 48105
Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Job Description:
Who were looking for
- The client VPD2 Department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Engineer to join one of the most exciting fields in the auto industry Crash Safety Performance Development.
- Help us use advanced tools such as CAE FEA machine-learning shape optimization and physical crash testing to develop next generation vehicle structures and restraint systems.
- Challenge yourself in a field that combines aspects of mechanical biomedical electrical computer materials chemical and aerospace engineering.
- Apply your talents to a team reporting to a Senior Engineering Manager that strives to improve society by developing ever-safer cars and works toward a goal of zero automobile-related fatalities.
- The primary responsibility of this role is to Develop and Confirm Crash Safety Performance for the client and global midsized unibody platform vehicles.
What youll be doing
- Responsible for Crash safety performance development of Side Impact Seat and Interior components and system performance evaluations
- Set up conduct component level and some system level evaluations and/or Computer simulations (CAE) following existing standards; Identifies key change points and ensures appropriate measurement systems
- Develop mechanism of phenomena using fundamental engineering and physics; Study change points by design review and predict performance trends using engineering calculation and analysis tools
- Propose countermeasures based on thorough root cause analysis considering side effects within own function as well as cross functional communication with evaluation teams.
- Prepare and report technical analysis for component performance in a logical way to get consensus within department; Support analysis and material preparation for Target setting and Performance strategy plan
- Maintain weekly schedule to track performance and open items to meet internal due dates
Requirements:
What you bring
Education:
- B.S in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent
- Experience in Side Impact or Interior and Seat Safety Regulation Rating and Internal Test Modes
- Proactive attitude Self-starter Willingness to learn and contribute.
- Good communication Reporting skills
- Experience w/ Microsoft Office products Engineering Analysis tools/software
What you may bring
Education:
- M.S in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Coursework or research in Biomechanical or Automotive Engineering Fields
- Experience with Side Impact Interior and Seat Safety and Internal Test Modes such as:
- Side Impact Regulation: FMVSS214 FMVSS226 FMVSS216a
- Side Impact Rating: IIHS Side Impact US NCAP
- Side Impact Internal Test Mode: Curtain Side Airbag and Seat Side Airbag reliability and out of position.
- Interior and Seat Safety Regulations: FMVSS201 FMVSS201u FMVSS207/210 FMVSS225 FMVSS202a
- Interior and Seat Safety Ratings: IIHS Whiplash IIHS Latch
- Experience using LS-Dyna to analyze dynamic phenomena
- Experience with CAE Tools such as Oasys Primer Ansa Hypermesh Animator
- Experience Programming or writing Macros
- Understanding of basic Business Practices
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.