Safety Performance Engineer

ResponsibilitiesLead the safety development activities for assigned vehicle programs to ensure all identified safety functional objectives are achieved.Support impact script development and identify design enablers.Execute component and full vehicle test plans.Support safety target setting and vehicle level test plan execution, specifically for vehicle crash regulatory and third-party ratings.Lead the attribute teams, support safety tech clubs, and execute vehicle program requests.Investigate vehicle issues to determine root cause and issue the appropriate documentation for issue resolution.Be responsible for physical and component testing, planning, vehicle build, pre-test preparation, and execution from concept through launch.Interact with CAE team for virtual validation assessments.Travel to Chelsea Proving Grounds as required.QualificationsBachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited or equivalent program.Three years of vehicle development experience and one year of safety development.Ability to guide vehicle design through virtual analysis assessments and physical testing.Knowledge of domestic and global vehicle regulatory and 3rd party requirements.Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams on root cause and issue resolution.Demonstrates strategic thinking, strong leadership, and excellent interpersonal skills.Ability to summarize and present results and recommendations in an organized manner.Other SkillsImpact StudiesCrash testAutomotive SafetyPassive SafetySafety CertificationNon-Linear Finite Element Analysis