Safety Performance Integration Senior Engineer - Occupant Performance (GPSSC)

General Motors (GM); Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Safety Performance Integration Senior Engineer - Occupant Performance to lead the development and integration of occupant protection and crashworthiness systems for GM vehicle programs. You will drive safety performance across the full vehicle development lifecycle with advanced CAE tools and cross-functional teamwork.

The role requires a strong background in LS-DYNA and related CAE platforms, plus the ability to present results at forums and travel to testing grounds

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Physics from an accredited university.
• 5+ years of relevant post-graduate industry experience.
• Proven experience with CAE tools and automotive crash simulations.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply GM Safety CAE standard work procedures for delivering quality models and simulation results.
• Perform CAE simulations to evaluate occupant performance for frontal load cases.
• Lead vehicle design decisions to meet safety performance targets documented in Vehicle Technical Specifications.
• Coordinate with engineering, suppliers, and manufacturing to implement design changes for vehicle performance.
• Plan, run, and analyze post-test results at Vehicle Proving Grounds; communicate results to cross-functional teams.

Skills

CAE simulations

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Physics

Master’s or PhD (preferred)

Tools

LS-DYNA

PRIMER

METAPOST

ANSA

HYPERWORKS

Unigraphics/UG NX

TeamCenter

Job description

Job DescriptionThe Role:At GM, safety is the foundation of everything we build. Our vision of zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion depends on engineers like you and as a Crashworthiness Engineer, you'll be on the front lines of making it real.GM's Global Product Safety, Systems, and Certification (GPSSC) organization is seeking a Safety Performance Integration Senior Engineer - Occupant Performance. In this role, you will lead the development and integration of occupant performance and crashworthiness systems for GM vehicle programs within GPSSC, with primary responsibility for frontal impact performance. This role owns occupant system integration across the full vehicle development lifecycle, driving robust safety performance through technical expertise, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration. This senior engineer will apply independent judgment, initiative, and project leadership to resolve complex technical challenges, provide strategic technical direction, and coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines to achieve program safety, timing, and quality objectives.What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):Understand and apply GM Safety CAE standard work procedures for delivering quality models and simulation results. Utilize GM Safety CAE standard work procedures for all simulations and ensure high quality modelsPerform Computer Aided Engineering simulations to evaluate occupant performance for high-speed frontal load cases, including restraints balancing/development for occupant protection using LS-DYNA software.Use CAE to lead the vehicle design, generate feasible and timely vehicle design recommendations and technical solutions to meet safety performance targets for the vehicle program as documented in the Vehicle Technical Specifications (VTS). Balance safety requirements based on the results of crash simulations for the major safety load cases with other performance requirements.Work with engineering functions, program teams, suppliers, manufacturing, and others to implement design changes as required to achieve vehicle performance.Use advanced CAE tools and methods (Variation Study/DOE/DFSS/MDO) to optimize performance.Plan, prepare, execute and analyze post-test results for testing at the Vehicle Proving Grounds. Interpret measurements, conduct analysis, and compare CAE to test results. Effectively communicate results and proactively collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and verify solutions.Work with global teams in a collaborative environment.Present performance status at appropriate forums on regular basis.Demonstrate GM Core Values and Behaviors.Travel to Milford Proving Grounds to support testing when required.Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Physics from an accredited University5+ years of relevant post-graduate industry experienceWorking knowledge of CAE and Validation tools: LS-DYNA, PRIMER, METAPOST, ANSA, HYPERWORKS, or other CAE toolsKnowledge of engineering theory and application in automotive developmentWillingness to learn new skills and adapt expeditiouslyDemonstrated ability to work independently and with othersHigh level of analytical ability to solve challenging problems and to integrate complex systemsKnowledge of statistical and optimization tools and techniquesHigh level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with othersExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAble to travel locallyWhat Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):Master’s or PhD in Engineering from an accredited University: Mechanical, Biomechanics, Aero, Civil, Materials, Applied Physics.5+ years of demonstrated proficiency with CAE or related engineering experience (DRE, validation, lab).Knowledge of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and Global Safety Requirements and StandardsWorking knowledge of Unigraphics, TeamCenter, and VisMockupProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and performance integration related applications#LI-KE2GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. 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