Crash Safety Performance Development Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title: Crash Safety Performance Development Engineer

Location: Ann Arbor MI - Onsite

Description:

Who were looking for

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 North American and global midsized unibody platform vehicles.

What youll be doing

Responsible for Crash safety performance development of Front Impact pedestrian rear 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:
Front Impact Regulation: FMVSS208 FMVSS 301/305
Front Impact Rating: IIHS SOL ODB Impact US NCAP
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

Title: Crash Safety Performance Development Engineer Location: Ann Arbor MI - Onsite Description: Who were looking for 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...