Safety Performance Integration Engineer - Structure Performance (GPSSC)

About the role

This role is categorized as hybrid. The successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute development and validation of vehicle crash safety systems on future vehicle programs.
• Hold responsibility for crashworthiness development of vehicle structure for GM Vehicle Programs.
• Lead engineering projects by demonstrating initiative, creativity, independent judgment, and project management throughout the vehicle development process.
• Synthesize physical and virtual test results with respect to safety technical requirements.
• Work with global teams in a collaborative environment.
• Provide technical direction while working with multiple functional groups.

Requirements

• Understand and apply GM Safety Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) standard work procedures for delivering quality models and simulation results.
• Use CAE to lead the vehicle design, while balancing all applicable Global Safety Requirements.
• Perform CAE simulations to evaluate full vehicle crashworthiness performance for high-speed Frontal, Side, and/or Rear impact load cases using LS-DYNA software.
• Generate feasible and timely vehicle design recommendations and technical solutions to meet safety performance targets as documented in the Vehicle Technical Specifications (VTS) and achieve balance safety performance which also account for the results of crash simulations for the major safety load cases.
• Work with engineering functions, program teams, suppliers, manufacturing, and others to implement design changes as required.
• Use advanced CAE tools and methods (Variation Study/DOE/DFSS/MDO) to optimize the structural designs and improve structural efficiency.
• Physical safety test support at the Milford Vehicle Proving Grounds including test requests, test, post-test teardowns, interpretation of results, issue resolution follow-through, and comparison of CAE to test results.
• Present performance status at appropriate forums on regular basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Math, or related field of study.
• 5+ years of combined experience in application in virtual CAE, CAE design, and/or physical testing relating to vehicle development.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt expeditively.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others.
• High level of analytical ability to solve challenging problems and to integrate complex systems.
• Knowledge of statistical and optimization tools and techniques.

Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Physics or Math (preferred).
• Experience in virtual CAE and physical testing for automotive structures crashworthiness (preferred).
• ANSA and LS-DYNA experience (preferred).
• Knowledge and experience with GM’s Global Vehicle Development Process (preferred).

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience in virtual CAE and physical testing for automotive structures crashworthiness (preferred).
• ANSA and LS-DYNA experience (preferred).
• Knowledge and experience with GM’s Global Vehicle Development Process (preferred).

Benefits

GM offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. For more details, please refer to the Benefits Overview section.