Safety and Crashworthiness Performance Engineer

Hyundai Motor Company; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-dollar Employee Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision

100% Employer-paid Disability and Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits

Job summary

Hyundai Motor Company is hiring a Safety and Crashworthiness Performance Engineer to join their Vehicle Development and Technology Team. The engineer will support safety-related vehicle development activities and execute various crash tests to meet safety standards.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field and possess experience in vehicle crash testing and data analysis. Hyundai offers competitive employee benefits, including zero-dollar premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in planning and conducting crash tests.
• Deep understanding of FMVSS, NCAP, and IIHS safety evaluations.
• Experience in analyzing crash test data and simulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute vehicle and component-level crash tests.
• Analyze test data and evaluate safety performance metrics.
• Prepare technical reports to support design improvements.

Skills

Automotive structure knowledge

Crashworthiness

Data analysis tools

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biomechanical, mechanical, or related engineering field

Tools

DIAdem

Hyperworks

Job description

Safety and Crashworthiness Performance Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is looking for an engineer to join the Vehicle Development and Technology Team of the Safety Integration Department.

The Position:

The Safety and Crashworthiness Performance Engineer would support pre-SOP safety-related vehicle development activities, including planning, executing, and analyzing safety-related tests to qualify new vehicle models for release in the North American market by meeting safety rating standards/targets.

What You Will Do:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute full vehicle and component-level crash tests (i.e., frontal, side, rear, rollover, static, and subsystem tests)
• Develop detailed test plans, procedures, instrumentation layouts, and data acquisition requirements
• Oversee test preparation, including vehicle builds, sensor installation, dummy preparation, and facility readiness
• Analyze crash test data, videos, and high‑speed measurements to evaluate structural performance, occupant injury metrics, and safety system functionality
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and engineering recommendations to support design improvements
• Contribute to best practices, test methodology improvements, and new test capabilities
• Collaborate with CAE team(s) to correlate simulation results with physical test outcomes
• Support the development of future models by identifying safety risks and proposing countermeasures
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory and consumer test standards (e.g., FMVSS, NCAP, IIHS, CMVSS, etc.)
• Manage communication with internal and external stakeholders, including proving grounds, suppliers, and safety rating agencies
• Maintain documentation, test records, and quality systems for auditing and traceability purposes

What You Will Bring to the Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in biomechanical, mechanical, or a related field of engineering
• Professional experience in planning, coordinating, and executing full vehicle and component-level crash tests (i.e., frontal, side, rear, rollover, static, and subsystem tests)
• Experience in analyzing crash test data (i.e., structural and occupant)
• Experience analyzing and/or performing structural crashworthiness and occupant-safety simulations (e.g., frontal, side, rear, rollover, pedestrian protection, etc.)
• Strong knowledge in automotive structure, crashworthiness, and safety performance
• Strong knowledge of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), NCAP, and IIHS safety evaluations
• Experience using data analysis tools (e.g., DIAdem, Hyperworks, etc.) for testing purposes
• Knowledge of testing, test equipment, and the processes necessary to meet vehicle safety requirements
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Flexibility with program and process changes, as Hyundai/Kia/Genesis is willing to make late changes to satisfy customer needs
• Excellent time management, self-management, and organizational skills
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills

What Hyundai Can Offer You:

• Zero-dollar Employee Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for You and Your Family
• 100% Employer-paid Disability and Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off, Including Vacation, Sick, and Abundant Holidays
• A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity
• Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits
• Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Flexible Work Hours

Other Details:

Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.