Senior Passive Safety Engineer

ICONMA; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading EV Manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Structural Safety Engineer in Irvine, CA. The role involves conducting structural analysis, managing projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance vehicle safety through innovative designs. Strong expertise in CAE tools, particularly LS-Dyna, is essential.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Referral Program

Growth and advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficient in structural analysis and CAE tools.
• Solid understanding of automotive design for safety.
• Able to manage complex projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis using CAE tools for safety regulations.
• Collaborate with design engineering to validate structural designs.
• Analyze test results and provide recommendations.

Skills

Structural analysis using CAE tools

Automotive structural design principles

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Tools

LS-Dyna

Job description

Our Client, an EV Manufacturing company, is looking for a Senior Structural Safety Engineer (CAE) for their Irvine, CA/Plymouth, MI location.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform structural analysis using CAE tools to assess vehicle and component performance against FMVSS, IIHS, NCAP, and other international safety regulations.
2. Support the refinement and validation of structural designs by collaborating with design engineering and functional groups.
3. Develop, validate, and improve CAE models to enhance predictive accuracy and support data-driven decision-making.
4. Analyze test and simulation results to identify structural design issues, provide recommendations, and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
5. Contribute to the development and execution of virtual, component, and vehicle-level test plans in alignment with the Design Verification Plan (DVP).
6. Manage assigned projects independently, ensuring timely completion and adherence to performance standards.
7. Support automation of CAE processes using scripting and programming to improve efficiency and analysis turnaround times.
8. Provide technical insights for instrumentation selection, pre-test predictions, post-test analysis, and CAE model correlation.
9. Communicate progress and technical results effectively across teams, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in structural analysis using CAE tools, especially LS-Dyna.
• Strong understanding of automotive structural design principles, particularly in structural safety applications.
• Ability to work independently on complex assignments with guidance when needed.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for safety performance improvements.
• Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proactive in identifying and advocating for process improvements.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive vehicle safety innovation.

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

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