Engineer 2

Nissan • Farmington Hills, MI

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About The Position

Nissan is seeking a Safety Performance Engineer (Engineer II) to join its team in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The role is responsible for vehicle safety performance for vehicles produced in the North American region, with an emphasis on FMVSS, US NCAP, IIHS, ECE, and LatinNCAP. The position contributes to the development of safe vehicles in support of Nissan’s vision of reaching zero traffic-related fatalities.

The engineer plans, tests, and evaluates occupant injury and structural performance; sets vehicle- and component-level safety performance requirements; creates vehicle safety test plans; analyzes test data; inspects crash-test vehicles; and reports results for vehicle safety requirements. The role works with internal engineering groups and external departments to ensure that vehicle- and component-level safety targets are properly established and achieved. Responsibilities span vehicle development from digital development and physical testing through start of production and the vehicle lifecycle. A Motor Vehicle Record is required for driving a Nissan-owned vehicle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; Mechanical Engineering is highly preferred, while Biomedical and Electrical Engineering are acceptable.
• Strong data analysis, attention to detail, logical problem-solving, and effective communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Motor Vehicle Record required for driving a Nissan-owned vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of engineering experience is preferred.
• Automotive engineering experience, CAD experience, and knowledge of vehicle safety crashworthiness requirements such as FMVSS, NCAP, and IIHS are preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience analyzing data with software such as DIAdem, Altair HyperWorks, and motion analysis software is valuable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Plan, test, and evaluate occupant injury and structural performance.
• Set vehicle-level and component-level safety performance requirements, including energy absorption and peak force targets.
• Create vehicle safety test plans, analyze test data, inspect crash-test vehicles, make evidence-based judgments, and report results related to vehicle safety requirements.
• Coordinate with internal engineering departments, including Restraints Design, Body Design, Chassis Design, and Interior Trim Design, and external departments, including Product Planning, Product Safety, and Government Affairs, to establish and achieve vehicle and component safety targets.
• Support safety performance work across the full vehicle development process, from digital development and physical testing through start of production and continuous lifecycle.

Benefits

• Career growth and continuous learning opportunities, including diverse career paths, 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 and a Vehicle Purchase Program.

What This Job Offers

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