Senior Engineer, Integral Safety & Testing

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Up to 15 company-paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, seeks a Senior Integral Safety Engineer focused on passive and active safety systems. You will act as a regulatory liaison, develop input for inquiries and tests, and support rating and compliance activities while coordinating with federal and local officials in the US.

Visa sponsorship is not available. Domestic relocation is not provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in science or related field required.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and staff.
• Strong communication and confidentiality skills required.

Responsibilities

• Identify topics impacting regulatory affairs topics.
• Develop and submit input to regulatory inquiries and standards.
• Support rating and compliance tests and prepare technical comments.
• Respond to rating agency inquiries on Mercedes-Benz.
• Conduct benchmark studies and support outreach events.

Skills

Regulatory liaison

Technical writing

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor Degree in Science

Job description

At Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA), we are committed to delivering world-class automotive technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible. Our teams of highly skilled engineers and designers use cutting-edge software and technology, to enhance the driving experience and reduce environmental impact.

The Senior Integral Safety engineer focuses on passive and active safety systems in a vehicle to ensure they are safe and perform as expected. The engineer will play a key role in Mercedes-Benz as a Regulatory liaison; facilitate internal communication, support rating and compliance tests and act as an interface with regulatory officials at the local and federal levels in the US.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. (If you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee or refugee, sponsorship is not required to work in the United States.)

Relocation assistance (domestic or international) is not provided for this position.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify emerging topics that could have impact on one or more of the relevant regulatory affairs topics.
• Develop and submit technical and strategic input to regulatory inquiries, federal processes, standards, voluntary commitments and research activities.
• Develop technical comments to rulemaking and provide technical support for rating and compliance tests.
• Develop Mercedes-Benz response to rating agency inquiries.
• Conduct benchmark studies and support communication and outreach events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Science
• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• We seek an individual with experience working with members of the relevant regulatory agencies, their staff and/or other key policymakers.
• The person must be a strong player with the ability to multitask and enjoy working in a collegial yet highly fast-paced and effective culture.
• The person demonstrates the ability to adapt quickly, work independently, exercise sound judgement, execute strategy and operate with confidentiality.
• The person must have excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Valid US Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive industry.
• Safety technology knowledge.

This position may involve access to export-controlled technology, hardware, or software under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774 and possibly technical data, defense articles and defense services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130. As such, Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America may be required to obtain an export license or authorization in accordance with United States law.

Benefits for Full-Time * Employees Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
• 401(k) with employer match
• Up to 15 company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (flexible time off for salaried employees), sick time, and parental leave
• Tuition assistance program
• Wellness/Fitness reimbursement programs
• Internships & Contractors excluded from Full-Time Employee benefits

MBRDNA is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workforce. MBRDNA only accepts resumes from approved agencies who have a valid Agency Agreement on file. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, MBRDNA employees, or send to any MBRDNA location. MBRDNA is not responsible for any fees or claims related to receipt of unsolicited resumes.

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