Safety Performance Integration Senior Engineer - Occupant Performance (GPSSC)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Hybrid work model

Immigration sponsorship not provided

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Safety Performance Integration Senior Engineer – Occupant Performance to lead front-line development of occupant protection and crashworthiness systems for GM vehicle programs within GPSSC. The role focuses on frontal impact performance and cross-functional integration across the vehicle development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will apply independent judgment, drive safety performance, and coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Physics from an accredited University.
• 5+ years of relevant post-graduate industry experience.
• Working knowledge of CAE and Validation tools: LS-DYNA, PRIMER, METAPOST, ANSA, HYPERWORKS, or other CAE tools.
• Knowledge of engineering theory and application in automotive development.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt expeditiously.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others.
• High level of analytical ability to solve challenging problems and to integrate complex systems.
• Knowledge of statistical and optimization tools and techniques.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to travel locally.

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 models
• Perform 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Physics

Master's or PhD in Engineering

Tools

LS-DYNA

PRIMER

METAPOST

ANSA

HYPERWORKS

Job description

The 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.

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 judgement, 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 models
• Perform 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 University
• 5+ years of relevant post-graduate industry experience
• Working knowledge of CAE and Validation tools: LS-DYNA, PRIMER, METAPOST, ANSA, HYPERWORKS, or other CAE tools
• Knowledge of engineering theory and application in automotive development
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt expeditiously
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others
• High level of analytical ability to solve challenging problems and to integrate complex systems
• Knowledge of statistical and optimization tools and techniques
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to travel locally

What 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 Standards
• Working knowledge of Unigraphics, TeamCenter, and VisMockup
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and performance integration related applications

Additional Information:

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1‑B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J‑1, etc).

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

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