6002 Project Performance Lead Support Jr (SAFETY)

View full description

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent.
• 1 to 5 years of engineering experience, including at least 2 years in crash/safety-related areas.
• Experience with vehicle structure design for impact performance using computer-aided engineering (CAE).
• Development of retention systems or components, and experience with sled and/or full vehicle testing.
• Knowledge of global vehicle safety regulations and consumer qualification requirements.
• Strong skills in root cause analysis and problem resolution.
• Familiarity with DYNA3D, CATIA/NX/TC, Hypergraph, data analysis/video analysis, and advanced simulation techniques.
• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent is a plus.
• Proven track record of leading teams to meet functional objectives and program goals.
• Familiarity with multi-functional interactions and conflicts among key functional attributes such as NVH, impact, and durability.
• Experience in full-vehicle impact testing and data analysis.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in nonlinear finite element analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Guarantee that assigned vehicle programs meet all functional safety objectives within defined timelines and budgets.
• Lead technical and financial management activities related to vehicle safety system development and validation.
• Establish and manage financial objectives for safety testing.
• Coordinate development and validation activities for components, systems, and complete vehicles with a focus on impact tests and retention systems.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies, identify root causes, develop design solutions, and validate plans affecting costs and timelines.
• Effectively communicate program status and technical risks to leadership teams and stakeholders.