Safety and Crashworthiness Performance Engineer

Hyundai-KIA America Technical Center, Inc. • Superior Township, MI

37d • Hybrid

About The Position

This new position is incorporated into SI's Vehicle Development & Testing group, with full responsibility for all pre-SOP safety-related vehicle development activities. The role closely collaborates with CAE and Test teams and aligns with the responsibilities of Namyang Safety ISDG teams (Safety Performance Test Teams 1 and 2). The Safety & Crashworthiness Performance Engineer will plan, execute, and analyze safety-related tests to qualify new models for release and support North American safety rating achievements.

Requirements

• MS Mechanical Engineering OR
• BS Mechanical Engineering OR
• BS Biomechanical Engineering
• 1 - 5 yrs of experience
• Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer included Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.
• Technical rigor and attention to detail
• Strong planning and project management
• Ability to work hands-on in test environments
• Effective cross-team collaboration
• Data-driven decision-making
• Strong knowledge in automotive structure, crashworthiness, and safety
• Strong knowledge of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS), NCAP, and IIHS safety evaluations
• Expertise in testing, test equipment, and test processes necessary to meet vehicle requirements
• Expertise in analysis of crash test data (structural and occupant)
• Knowledge of Automotive industry engineering and manufacturing

Nice To Haves

• Experience using test data analysis tools is ideal (Diadaem, Hyperworks, TEMA, etc.)
• Knowledge of simulation (structure and occupant) to provide direction to CAE team

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute full-vehicle and component-level crash tests (frontal, side, rear, rollover, static, and subsystem tests).
• Develop detailed test plans, procedures, instrumentation layouts, and data acquisition requirements.
• Oversee test preparation, including vehicle builds, sensor installation, dummy preparation, and facility readiness.
• Analyze crash test data, videos, and high-speed measurements to evaluate structural performance, occupant injury metrics, and safety system function.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and engineering recommendations to support design improvements.
• Collaborate with CAE teams to correlate simulation results with physical test outcomes.
• Support development of future models by identifying safety risks and proposing countermeasures.
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory and consumer test standards (FMVSS, NCAP, IIHS, CMVSS, etc.).
• Manage communication with internal and external stakeholders, including proving grounds, suppliers, and safety rating agencies.
• Maintain documentation, test records, and quality systems for audit and traceability.
• Contribute to best practices, test methodology improvements, and new test capabilities.

Benefits

• Zero-dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick and abundant holidays
• A global environment that fosters diversity
• Competitive salaries
• Retirement savings and planning benefits
• Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees