Safety Integration Engineer – Vulnerable Road User

Job Description

The Role

As the Safety Performance Integration Engineer, you will lead and execute development and validation of pedestrian to vehicle crash safety systems. General Motors has some of the largest high-performance computing centers in the industry as well as extensive physical test facilities. You will:

• Hold responsibility for crashworthiness development of vehicle structure for GM Vehicle Programs, with an emphasis on the vulnerable road users and pedestrian interaction.
• 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.​
• Hold responsible for global regulations and homologation / certification and compliance summary confirmation with documentation to verify with regulatory witness agencies and the vehicle type-approval process (typically at MPG but could also be at any government witness location globally) for programs.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Lead projects and manage program assignments simultaneously (including technical development projects and program Advanced vehicle development) synthesizing the design and reporting vehicle system performance
• Understand and apply/ execute GM Safety Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) standard work procedures for delivering quality models and simulation results (lead and drive change for sustainable process improvements and efficiency gains)
• Coordinate and Lead the VRU buck CAE model and safety master model input for programs,
• Perform CAE simulations to evaluate full vehicle crashworthiness performance for passive low speed vulnerable road users (VRU) interactions for load cases using LS-DYNA and Ansa software and own the outcome of the performance through the product life cycle.
• 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 VRU simulations for the legal and NCAP safety load cases (head impact, upper leg impact, lower leg impact).
• Work with Advanced vehicle development Architects, Studio surface and styling, engineering functions, program teams, suppliers, manufacturing, and others to identify and implement design changes as required.
• Use advanced synthesis CAE tools and methods (Morphing/Variation Study/DOE/DFSS/MDO / optimization / ML/AI) to optimize the structural designs to select design options meeting the most efficient engineering solutions and improve safety performance.
• Coordinate and lead physical development and validation at the assigned test facility, typically on site at the Milford Proving Grounds.  Interpret results, provide direction, and guide CAE to test correlation activities.
• Responsible for the creation, execution, and documentation of the VRU compliance sign-off.
• Physical safety test support at the Milford Vehicle Proving Grounds including test requests, material and vehicle procurement, test, post-test teardowns, interpretation of results, issue resolution follow-through, and comparison / confirmation of CAE to test results.
• Present performance status at appropriate forums on regular basis, own the results and integration of the solution sets.
• Be responsible for process automation and machine learning (AI) implementation and final development for VRU performance tools.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, from an (ABET) accredited University is required:  Mechanical, Aero, Civil, Materials, Applied Physics
• 4 or more years of application in virtual CAE analysis and physical testing for vehicle structures
• Working knowledge of Unigraphics Nx, TeamCenter, and VisMockup
• Working knowledge of CAE with experience in LS-DYNA, Primer, Metapost, ANSA, and CORA
• Working knowledge of vulnerable road user CAE simulation analysis
• Knowledge of vulnerable road user requirements (legal, global consumer metric/NCAP)
• Working knowledge & execution experience of GM Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP)
• Working knowledge of performance integration, component manufacturing, & vehicle assembly
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt expeditiously
• Demonstrated ability to work independently & with others in a collaborative team environment
• 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 execution of Global NCAP and Legal VRU requirements (ECER127 protocol revisions and vehicle homologation and witness experience)
• Advanced working knowledge of LS -Dyna & Ansa software, and scripting and Python experience
•  Knowledge of decision fixed points and global math fidelity template requirements

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}. The selected candidate will be required to travel 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.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. 

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

Accommodations

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, emailus or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.