Safety Investigation Engineer

Nissan • Smyrna, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Nissan is seeking a Safety Investigation Engineer to join its team in Smyrna, Tennessee. The role focuses on safety investigations, including data and parts analysis, field investigations, and risk assessment. It is cross-functional and cross-cultural, involving collaboration with engineering design, manufacturing, parts quality, and field staff across the Americas and Japan.

The engineer identifies and investigates engineering issues that could affect safety or regulatory compliance, using cross-functional data and working with Product Safety, Technical Compliance, and Field Quality Investigations teams. Investigations may involve data analysis, collecting and testing parts, or vehicle-level incident investigations, including on-site investigations or travel to a vehicle’s location. The role also supports complete investigation handovers to the Vital Issues team for potential field action, reports investigation status to executive management, and assists with special investigations such as regulatory agency requests and media inquiries. Occasional domestic travel is required, and the position must be performed onsite at Nissan’s Field Quality Center in Smyrna.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related Engineering field.
• At least 1–2 years of directly related professional-level Engineering experience, or equivalent.
• Ability to work onsite at the Field Quality Center in Smyrna, Tennessee.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite; Excel and PowerPoint are required.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Power BI skills.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle design and manufacturing.
• Familiarity with major automotive systems, including powertrain, brake/chassis, electrical, advanced driver assistance technologies, seat belts, airbags, and telematics.
• Familiarity with data analytics and tools.
• Familiarity with automotive diagnostic tools.
• Strong organizational ability and keen attention to detail.
• Self-motivation and willingness to develop skills and talents.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and investigate engineering issues that may affect safety or regulatory compliance by analyzing cross-functional data sources.
• Work with Product Safety, Technical Compliance, and Field Quality Investigations teams.
• Investigate incidents through data analysis, part collection and testing, or vehicle-level investigation, including on-site work or travel to the vehicle location.
• Support handover of complete investigations to the Vital Issues team for potential field action.
• Report investigation status to executive management.
• Support special investigations, including regulatory agency requests and media inquiries.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities, including diverse career paths and cross-departmental moves.
• Learning platforms, seminars, and leadership training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, mental health support, parental leave, and retirement savings.
• Employee Lease Program discounts on lease vehicles.
• Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level