Occupant Protection Performance Engineer

Our client blends a rich automotive heritage with groundbreaking innovation in electric vehicle technology. With over 700 employees and strong backing from a leading sports car manufacturer it is strategically led by an industry pioneer.

Responsibilities:

• Define coordinate and manage the virtual and experimental Design Verification Plans (DVPs) for occupant protection in alignment with global legal regulations and internal safety standards.
  
• Plan and track validation activities across subsystems including static deployments sled and trolley tests and full vehicle crash tests.
  
• Analyze and report results from virtual simulations and physical tests ensuring comprehensive documentation and supporting the Chief Project Engineer.
  
• Manage all biomechanical simulations and support structural analysis efforts in coordination with departments such as CAE body-in-white interior exterior chassis and EE/HV.
  
• Conduct CAD assessments and virtual evaluations to support engineering decisions.
  
• Lead and resolve issues identified during development or carried over from legacy programs ensuring timely and efficient resolution.
  
• Support the DFMEA process to anticipate and mitigate potential system-level issues.
  
• Develop technical guidelines performance targets and constraints for safety restraint components and occupant protection systems.
  
• Manage passive safety suppliers from component to full system integration and vehicle-level certification ensuring performance budget and timeline compliance.
  

• Assist in defining and tracking passive safety budgets.

  
  
• Set targets and support DVP execution (CAE/Experimental) for all occupant safety systems including performance evaluation in frontal side rear pedestrian and rollover scenarios.
  

• Define ACU calibration parameters and fire/no-fire thresholds.

  
  
• Lead debugging activities for current programs and ensure corrective actions are validated and implemented.
  
• Promote cross-functional collaboration with other R&D departments to meet component and system-level performance objectives.
  

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Passive Safety Performance Engineer preferably in a high-performance or sports vehicle environment.
  
• Strong background in occupant protection within an OEM; Tier 1 supplier experience with restraint systems is a plus.
  
• Proficient in safety system testing and validation across all project phases (concept to launch).
  

• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as NI DIAdem and Altair HyperWorks.

  
  

• CAD knowledge (preferably 3DX) for model checking and technical validation.

  
  

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal in English.

  
  

• Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution abilities.

  
  

• Solid analytical and problem-solving mindset.

  
  

• Team-oriented with a collaborative and proactive work ethic.