Impact Safety Test Engineer

Stellantis; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking an Impact Safety Test Engineer in Chelsea, Massachusetts. In this role, you will plan, prepare, and perform impact safety testing to meet regulatory requirements. Your expertise will drive the success of vehicle and occupant sled testing.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least 5 years in automotive. Familiarity with testing tools and strong communication skills are essential. This position requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team, along with managing initiatives with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of automotive experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Teams.
• Ability to manage several continuous improvement initiatives without disruption.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing impact test regulations and providing work instructions.
• Ensuring test data collection systems are properly configured.
• Performing onsite physical prep and test.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Strong Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Team Collaboration

Independent Work

Education

Bachelors of Science in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Teams

Hypergraph Analytical Software

CANalyzer

Math-lab software

Omega Temp loggers

Job description

Impact Safety Test Engineer

The Impact Safety Test Engineer is responsible for the planning, preparing, and performing impact safety-related testing and ensuring successful completion of full-size vehicle, component and/or occupant sled testing. This role requires knowledge in domestic and global regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing impact test regulations and test request provided by requestor, providing work instructions to Salaried Bargaining Unit technicians, mechanics, and photographers, performing test to regulations and post test data validations
• Ensuring the test data collection systems are properly configured and are capturing the required test data
• Interfacing with equipment suppliers/internal departments to coordinate calibrations/repair, keep up on current software and hardware best practices
• Performing onsite physical prep and test, working with the vehicle, test related hardware and software
• Development and implementation of new test methods and/or equipment
• Familiarity with global component and vehicle impact test regulations and may also involve managing improvements to department processes
• Please note, this role is for 1st shift, as well as providing support 7 days/week and holidays as required

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of automotive experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & MS Teams
• Ability to work independently and well within a team
• Detail Oriented and strong communication skills
• The candidate must also possess and demonstrate strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to manage several continuous improvement initiatives and engineering projects without disruption of day-to-day testing activities – all with minimal supervision
• Effective operation of precise data acquisition equipment and software or demonstrate capabilities for mastering these systems in adequate time

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters of Automotive Engineers or Equivalent
• Familiarity with Hypergraph Analytical Software, CANalyzer, Math-lab software and Omega Temp loggers a plus
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in automotive test facility, impact testing preferred
• Basic knowledge of LEAN principles and process improvement practices. Basic knowledge of standard problem-solving techniques (8D, fishbone analysis, 5-Why, etc)
• Basic knowledge of automotive restraint systems (airbag, seat belts, etc.) and interior trim assembly (instrument panels, seats, door trim)
• Exposure to working with or supervising a unionized workforce
• Familiarity with global test regulations (NHTSA, FMVSS, EuroNCAP, etc.) and third party test procedures (IIHS)