Safety Test Labs - Impact Safety Test Engineer

Job Description

The Impact Safety Test Engineer is responsible for the planning, preparing and performing impact safety-related testing and ensuring successful completion of full-size vehicle, component and/or occupant sled testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing impact test regulations and test request provided by requestor, providing work instructions to Salaried Bargaining Unit technicians, mechanics and photographers, performing test to regulations and post test data validations.
• Ensuring the test data collection systems are properly configured and are capturing the required test data.
• Interfacing with equipment suppliers/internal departments to coordinate calibrations/repair, keep up on current software and hardware best practices.
• Performing onsite physical prep and test, working with the vehicle, test related hardware and software.
• Development and implementation of new test methods and/or equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Engineering or from an ABET accredited University.
• 1-5 years of automotive experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & MS Teams
• Able to work independently and well within a team.
• Strong planning, organizational skills and excellent communication skills.
• Able to manage several continuous improvement initiatives and engineering projects without disruption of day to day testing activities - all with minimal supervision.
• Effective operation of precise data acquisition equipment and software, or demonstrate capabilities for mastering these systems in adequate time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Hypergraph Analytical Software, Canalizer, Math-lab software and Omega Temp loggers.
• 3-5 years’ experience in automotive test facility, impact testing preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with logistics planning, warehouse management, or material handling.
• Basic knowledge of LEAN principles and process improvement practices. Basic knowledge of standard problem solving techniques (8D, fishbone analysis, 5-Why, etc).
• Basic knowledge of automotive restraint systems (airbag, seat belts, etc.) and interior trim assembly (instrument panels, seats, door trim).
• Exposure to working with or supervising a unionized workforce.
• Familiarity with global test regulations (NHTSA, FMVSS, EuroNCAP, etc.) and third party test procedures (IIHS).
• Masters Electrical Engineering.