Vehicle Safety Test Engineer

Satyam Venture Engineering Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Satyam Venture Engineering Services is seeking a Vehicle Safety Engineer based in California. The role involves leading vehicle safety attributes, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and conducting various vehicle and component tests.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills, expertise in vehicle testing standards, and a proactive mindset are essential for success in this position. Domestic travel of up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in vehicle safety engineering.
• Knowledge of vehicle Safety performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead vehicle safety attribute achievement and legislation compliance.
• Conduct vehicle safety testing and manage test preparations.
• Report and present test outcomes to stakeholders.

Skills

Vehicle testing standards (FMVSS, ECE, NCAP, IIHS, etc.)

Communication and presentation skills

Proactive mentality and work ethic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar field

Job description

Location: California (potential to travel to test sites country wide)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for successful achievement of Vehicle Safety attribute, including Passive Safety relevant legislation and consumer requirements.
• Planning, budget and resource allocation for this program to meet Vehicle Safety test plan.
• Point of contact for program leadership and meetings program testing.
• Report and present to senior stakeholders, such as program management and chief engineer, when called upon in attribute meetings or program meetings.
• Set the passive safety targets for program with the assistance and approval of the Vehicle Safety Test Manager and Vehicle Safety Performance team.
• Lead structural, exterior, interiors and restraints conceptual design to achieve passive safety targets.
• Perform proof-of-concept tests where required to prove new features and designs.
• Assist in coordinating the Vehicle Safety CAE activities related to testing.
• Author and maintain passive safety test timing plan, and report through program DVP.
• Conduct vehicle safety testing as required by vehicle program (including full vehicle crash testing, sub-system and components).
• Manage preparation and execution of vehicle tests.
• Attend crash tests at supplier facilities for development and official testing.
• Ensure all vehicles and other test material used is representative of design intent, fit for purpose and agreed with organizational stakeholders.
• Organize Vehicle Safety technician support to ensure that all vehicle re-builds, parts and teardowns are done to high standards.
• Work with external test partners to ensure all testing conforms to company procedures, industry best practice and global regulations.
• Perform post-analysis of Safety test data for adherence to target and advise on any departure from expected performance.
• Lead cross-functional engineering teams, the CAE team to establish root cause and solutions to engineering issues.
• Complete engineering report for program tests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in mechanical engineering or similar field.
• 5+ years of related experience
• Experience and an understanding of vehicle testing standards (FMVSS, ECE, NCAP, IIHS, etc.)
• Knowledge of vehicle Safety performance targets.
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Comfortable with initiating and taking ownership of projects.
• Track record of establishing strong processes and work procedures.
• Positive attitude, proactive mentality, responsive and strong work ethic is 100% required.
• Up to 30% domestic and 5% international travel may be required

Good to have

• Deep understanding of Safety Crash Regulations and Consumer test requirements
• Understanding of HV components
• Familiar with homologation certifications for different markets
• Experience testing high speed and/or quasi static set ups