Safety Performance Engineer, Structural/Occupant Crashworthiness

Description

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

The Role:

Responsible for Side Impact Crashworthiness Development of vehicle structure and occupant performance for GM Vehicle Programs.   Lead engineering projects by demonstrating initiative, creativity, independent judgment, and project management throughout the vehicle development process.  Provide technical direction while working with multiple functional groups.

What You’ll do:

• Understand and apply GM Safety CAE standard work procedures for delivering quality models and simulation results. Utilize GM Safety CAE standard work procedures for all simulations and assure high quality models.
• Use CAE to lead the vehicle design, while balancing all applicable Global Safety Requirements for specific area of responsibility (i.e. Side Impacts).
• Perform Computer Aided Engineering simulations to evaluate full vehicle crashworthiness performance for high speed Side impacts, restraints balancing/development for Occupant protection, etc. using LS-DYNA software.
• Generate feasible and timely vehicle design recommendations and technical solutions to meet Safety Performance targets for the vehicle program as documented in the Vehicle Technical Specifications (VTS). Balance safety requirements based on the results of crash simulations for the major safety load cases with other performance requirements.
• Work with engineering functions, program teams, suppliers, manufacturing and others to implement design changes as required to achieve vehicle performance.
• Use advanced CAE tools and methods (DOE/DFSS/MDO) to optimize the structural designs. Improve structural efficiency, achieve improved performance with less mass (topology, shape, weld/adhesive, gauge, lightweight materials, etc.).
• Attend post-test teardowns at the Vehicle Proving Grounds to interpret measurements, conduct analysis, and correlate CAE to test results.
• Work with people around the world in global and collaborative environment.
• Produce concise management summaries and report-outs that meet the needs of directors and Chief Engineers.
• Demonstrate GM Core Values and Behaviors.

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering from an (ABET) accredited University:  Mechanical, Aero, Civil, Materials, Applied Physics.
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Academic or work related demonstrated proficiency with CAE or Safety performance related experience.
• Knowledge of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and Global Safety Requirements and Standards preferred.
• Knowledge of statistical and optimization tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of engineering theory and application in automotive structures development.
• Working knowledge of Unigraphics, TeamCenter, and VisMockup preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and performance integration related applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others.
• High level of analytical ability to solve challenging problems and to integrate complex systems.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)

• Masters or Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering from an (ABET) accredited University:  Mechanical, Aero, Civil, Materials, Applied Physics.
• Working knowledge of CAE with experience in LS-DYNA, PRIMER, METAPOST, ANSA, HYPERWORKS and other CAE tools preferred, but training available.

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