Senior Airbags Test and Integration Engineer

Segula Technologies; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering group seeks a Mechanical Engineer to manage restraint sub-system integration and testing. The role involves creating testing plans, overseeing logistics, and collaborating with design engineers. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of airbag and/or interior part design preferred.
• Experience with automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier.

Responsibilities

• Manage restraint sub-system integration and testing.
• Create and update integration development and testing plans.
• Drive timely test report creation and submission.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Company Description

Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection and decarbonization and developing tech industries into new dimensions.

In the United States, the world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, software, energy and life sciences. As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities and take on exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignment.

Job Description

• Manage restraint sub-system integration and testing throughout vehicle development and model updates.

• Create and update integration development and testing plans.

• Oversee test material logistics from forecast through teardown.

• Support creation and improvement of company specifications alongside Design Release Engineers (DREs).

• Drive timely test report creation, closure, and submission within 24 hours of test completion.

• Assist in general test lab operations, including 6S and material ordering.

• Lead continuous improvement and calibration activities.

• Obtain forklift certification and operate forklifts safely.

• Collaborate with Restraints and Interiors DREs to understand part design and behavior and coordinate sub-system development.

• Perform and collect first-level test analysis, maintain test databases, and complete standard analysis reports.

• Manage root cause analysis with relevant component owners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

• Some knowledge of airbag and/or interior part design and engineering, with automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience preferred.

• Strong problem-solving and engineering fundamentals.

• Ability to communicate technical issues clearly to non-crash safety audiences (e.g., management, design, purchasing).

• High ethical standards.

• Physical ability to handle interior parts in test setups.

Preferred:

• Curiosity and attention to detail.

• Experience with assembly/disassembly of automotive interior parts.

• Experience in crash or restraint system testing (e.g., airbag deployment, seats, trims).

• Knowledge of CAE analysis and restraint system integration.

• Positions are available in Michigan, Arizona, and California.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.