Engineer 2

Nissan Motor Corporation • Farmington Hills, MI

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About The Position

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

The engineer plans, tests, and evaluates occupant injury and structural performance; establishes vehicle- and component-level safety performance requirements; and develops test plans, analyzes results, inspects crash-test vehicles, and reports findings. The role works with internal engineering teams and external departments to ensure vehicle and component safety targets are properly set and achieved. Responsibilities cover the vehicle development lifecycle, from digital development and physical testing through start of production and ongoing vehicle life cycle.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of engineering experience.
• Automotive engineering experience, CAD skills, and knowledge of vehicle safety crashworthiness requirements such as FMVSS, NCAP, and IIHS.
• Experience with data-analysis software such as DIAdem, Altair HyperWorks, and motion-analysis software.

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.
• 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 set and achieve vehicle and component safety targets.
• Support safety performance work throughout the vehicle development process, including digital development, physical testing, start of production, and continuous life cycle.

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 and a Vehicle Purchase Program.

What This Job Offers

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