Technical Compliance Safety- Engineer 2

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA); Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan Smyrna, TN is seeking a Technical Compliance Safety Engineer 2 to join the Safety team, focusing on ODI engagement with NHTSA.

You will investigate requests, review incident data, coordinate with FQI, FQA, Legal and R&D to support Nissan safety investigations and prepare responses.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 2+ years in automotive safety; strong communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office are desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or highly technical field.
• Two or more years of directly related professional-level automotive experience.
• Knowledge of vehicle Safety systems such as airbags, restraints, or driver assistance systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Previous experience with analysis and/or investigation of field issues.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strong technical relationships with NHTSA ODI counterparts.
• Investigate, prepare, and present responses to NHTSA pre-Investigative requests.
• Review, analyze, and interpret incident data from the field to identify and assess potential vehicle safety concerns.
• Coordinate with Field Quality Investigations (FQI), Field Quality Assurance (FQA), Nissan Legal and Nissan R&D to facilitate Nissan response to NHTSA formal safety investigations.
• Assist with material collection for Nissan’s responses to NHTSA safety investigations.
• Monitor and review Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) complaints filed with NHTSA for Nissan and Infiniti vehicles.

Skills

Automotive experience

Safety systems knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Location: Smyrna, TN Job Schedule: Full-time/Onsite Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree Sponsorship: No

Come Drive Innovation with Us.

We are currently looking for a Technical Compliance Safety Engineer 2 to join our team in Smyrna, TN.

A Day in the Life:

The responsibilities listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties for this role. Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed, to support business objectives. The candidate will be part of the Technical Compliance Safety team with primary responsibility for engagement with the Office of Defect Investigation (ODI) of the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA).

• Maintain strong technical relationships with NHTSA ODI counterparts
• Investigate, prepare, and present responses to NHTSA pre-Investigative requests
• Review, analyze, and interpret incident data from the field to identify and assess potential vehicle safety concerns
• Coordinate with Field Quality Investigations (FQI), Field Quality Assurance (FQA), Nissan Legal and Nissan R&D (NTCNA and/or NML) to facilitate Nissan response to NHTSA formal safety investigations
• Assist with material collection for Nissan’s responses to NHTSA safety investigations
• Monitor and review Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) complaints filed with NHTSA for Nissan and Infiniti vehicles
• Research previous actions by NHTSA and other OEMs with respect to safety concerns within Nissan

Who We’re Looking for:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or highly technical field
• Two or more years of directly related professional-level automotive experience
• Knowledge of vehicle Safety systems such as airbags, restraints, or driver assistance systems

Desired:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Previous experience with analysis and/or investigation of field issues
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

Built for Your Best:

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Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable.

Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the needs of our employees and customer base.

We have Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business.

We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products, and communicating from a position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.

Smyrna Tennessee United States of America Nissan is more than a car company. We are an innovation company. We take the most innovative thinking in the industry and combine it with performance, value, efficiency, safety and style. The result: Cars that thrill you every time you get behind the wheel. With over 150 million vehicles produced globally, Nissan continues with the goal to enrich the lives of our employees and customers alike.