Crashworthiness CAE Engineer - Vehicle Structure

General Motors Company; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Safety Performance Integration Engineer for Structure Performance within the GPSSC organization to help advance a zero-crashes, zero-emissions future. You will develop crash safety systems across future programs, integrating CAE results with physical testing while collaborating with global teams and multiple functional groups.

The role emphasizes leadership in crashworthiness, use of LS-DYNA, CAE methods, and validation against Vehicle Technical Specifications, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical preferred, or related field of study.
• 4+ years of experience in virtual CAE, CAE design, and/or physical testing relating to vehicle development, particularly with LS-DYNA.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate vehicle crash safety systems on future vehicle programs.
• Hold responsibility for crashworthiness development of vehicle structure for GM Vehicle Programs.
• Support 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.
• Understand and apply GM CAE standard work procedures for delivering quality models and simulation results.

Skills

CAE design

LS-DYNA

Analytical ability

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)

Tools

ANSA

Unigraphics

TeamCenter

VisMockup

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Safety Performance Integration Engineer for Structure Performance within the GPSSC organization to help advance a zero-crashes, zero-emissions future. You will develop crash safety systems across future programs, integrating CAE results with physical testing while collaborating with global teams and multiple functional groups.

The role emphasizes leadership in crashworthiness, use of LS-DYNA, CAE methods, and validation against Vehicle Technical Specifications, with