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Job Description

The Role

As the Safety Performance Integration Engineer, you will lead and execute development and validation of vehicle crash safety systems. You will:

+ 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.​

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

+ 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

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Math, or relevant

+ 4+ years of application in virtual CAE and physical testing relating to vehicle structures

+ Willingness to learn new skills and adapt expeditiously

+ 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

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred qualifications)

+ Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Physics or Math

+ Experience in virtual CAE and physical testing for automotive structures crashworthiness

+ Knowledge of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)

+ Working knowledge of Unigraphics, TeamCenter, and VisMockup

+ Knowledge and experience with GM’s Global Vehicle Development Process

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

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