Lead, Safety Integration

Meyers Manx, LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Meyers Manx, LLC in Southern California is redefining a heritage by delivering a groundbreaking range of electric vehicles for adventure. The Lead, Safety Integration will steer advanced numerical modeling for vehicle safety, oversee component and vehicle level tests, and specify safety systems as part of production programs.

You will drive CAE tool integration, communicate results via reports and meetings, manage schedules, and collaborate with design and certification teams to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering and extensive crash experience.
• 15+ years in automotive crash/impact analysis on production programs.
• Expertise in restraints systems (airbags, seatbelts) and safety standards.
• Proficient in CAE tools and safety-testing methods (FMVSS).
• Willingness to travel and work overtime if required.

Responsibilities

• Lead crash/impact analysis and development initiatives.
• Develop crashworthiness with BIW and occupant dynamics analyses.
• Create test plans for impacts, sled and crash tests.
• Analyze test results and simulation outputs; report findings.
• Coordinate safety system optimization and design reviews.
• Manage CAE tool budget and integration across teams.

Skills

Crash/impact analysis

FMVSS knowledge

Safety systems development

Root cause analysis

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering

15+ years automotive crash experience

Tools

Dyna

PAM-CRASH

CAE tools

MS Office

Job description

At Meyers Manx , we're not just reimagining a brand; we're electrifying a cultural icon. From the beaches that witnessed Elvis and Steve McQueen behind the wheels of our original beach buggies to our central place in the vibrant heart of '60s pop culture and history of offroad motorsport, our legacy is as exhilarating as it is historic. Now, in our Southern California facilities, we're channeling this spirited past into creating a groundbreaking range of electric vehicles capable of adventure. We invite dynamic professionals, inspired by our storied heritage and driven by the future of eco-friendly innovation, to join us. Be part of crafting the next chapter of Meyers Manx, where electric exploration meets timeless legend.

Job Description:

As Lead, Safety Integration, the responsibilities will include leading the application of advanced numerical modeling tools in support of vehicle safety development and it will include performing component level impact test and vehicle level collision safety test, developing specifications for safety systems, analyzing test results and improving performance of safety systems. Test results and analysis are to be communicated through reports, summaries and group meetings. Position reports to the Head of Vehicle Engineering

Technical Responsibilities:

• The primary responsibilities of crash/impact analysis and development.
• Develop structural crashworthiness with BIW & occupant dynamics analysis with considerable knowledge in FMVSS and other crash assessment tests.
• Develop the test plans for impacts, OOP, sled and crash tests.
• Analyze the impact, sled and crash test results along with simulation outputs.
• Develop optimization of safety restraint system with team through sled and crash tests.
• Prepare the test requirements for sled and crash performance.
• Track the development schedule for each safety components and safety system.
• Recommend design approaches and solutions to technical problems directly to other teams on technical matters relating to safety restraint systems.
• Supplies CAE analysis results and proposals to the design/certification teams from concept to production.
• Integration of advanced simulation methods and tools into the engineering discipline, including but not limited to participation in design reviews, FMEA reviews, root cause analysis, product optimization and cost reduction activities.
• Control the budgetary plan for CAE tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering/Impact Biomedical Engineering or above
• 15+ years’ experience in crash and impact analysis in an automotive
• Roof crush, head impact experiences required.
• Vehicle safety systems development with a major OEM on production intent development programs.
• Background in Restraints System Development (Airbags, Seatbelts).
• Training in Motor Safety Standard, Product Liability and FMEA.
• Proficient PC Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other technical software)
• Ability to travel and work overtime may be required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Dyna or PAM-CRASH experiences preferred.
• Experience developing and validating off-road vehicles plus
• Experience in development and integration of gas engine vehicles.