Lead Safety CAE Engineer for Vehicle Crash Simulation

General Motors Company; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a leader in safety CAE to drive architectural development and vehicle program simulations. You will mentor engineers, coordinate CAE deliverables, and ensure high-quality analyses across the architecture.

The role requires hands-on experience with LS-Dyna and GM safety standards, with collaboration across global CAE teams and programs. Hybrid work in Michigan is typical.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in mechanical/aerospace/biomechanics engineering or similar.
• 5+ years in safety and crashworthiness CAE activities leading teams.
• Knowledge of GM safety requirements and FMVSS standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural development and safety simulations for vehicle programs.
• Coordinate CAE deliverables and validate safety analyses.
• Mentor team members and share technical guidance.
• Ensure on-time, high-quality CAE outputs across architecture.
• Collaborate with global CAE teams and PDTs/PITs/VPITs.

Skills

Safety CAE leadership

Crashworthiness expertise

Analytical ability

Mentoring / technical mentoring

Global project experience

FMVSS knowledge

Education

BS in Mechanical, Aerospace or Biomechanics Engineering

Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Physics or Math

Tools

LS-Dyna

Primer

MetaPost

ANSA

Hyperview

LS-PrePost

LS-OPT

Job description

General Motors is seeking a leader in safety CAE to drive architectural development and vehicle program simulations. You will mentor engineers, coordinate CAE deliverables, and ensure high-quality analyses across the architecture.

The role requires hands-on experience with LS-Dyna and GM safety standards, with collaboration across global CAE teams and programs. Hybrid work in Michigan is typical.