Safety Performance Integration Engineer - Structure Performance (GPSSC)

General Motors • Warren, MI

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About The Position

General Motors’ Global Product Safety, Systems and Certification organization is seeking a Safety Performance Integration Engineer for Structure Performance. The role supports development and validation of vehicle crash safety systems for future vehicle programs and is responsible for crashworthiness development of vehicle structures. The engineer supports projects throughout vehicle development, synthesizes physical and virtual test results against safety requirements, collaborates with global teams, and provides technical direction across multiple functional groups.

The role uses computer-aided engineering (CAE) to guide vehicle design while balancing global safety requirements. It includes crashworthiness simulations, design recommendations and optimization, physical safety test support at the Milford Vehicle Proving Grounds, and regular presentation of performance status. The engineer works with engineering functions, program teams, suppliers, manufacturing, and other partners to implement design changes and meet vehicle safety performance targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, or a related field of study.
• At least 4 years of combined experience in virtual CAE, CAE design, and/or physical testing relating to vehicle development, particularly with LS-DYNA.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt expeditiously.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others.
• High analytical ability to solve challenging problems and integrate complex systems.
• Knowledge of statistical and optimization tools and techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Physics, or Math.
• Experience in virtual CAE and physical testing for automotive structures crashworthiness.
• Knowledge of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
• Experience with ANSA.
• Working knowledge of Unigraphics, TeamCenter, and VisMockup.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply GM Safety CAE standard work procedures to deliver quality models and simulation results.
• Use CAE to lead vehicle design while balancing applicable Global Safety Requirements.
• Perform LS-DYNA simulations to evaluate full-vehicle crashworthiness for high-speed frontal, side, and/or rear impact load cases.
• Generate feasible, timely vehicle design recommendations and technical solutions to meet safety performance targets documented in Vehicle Technical Specifications (VTS), balancing performance across major safety load cases.
• Work with engineering functions, program teams, suppliers, manufacturing, and others to implement design changes.
• Use advanced CAE tools and methods, including Variation Study, DOE, DFSS, and MDO, to optimize structural designs and improve structural efficiency.
• Support physical safety testing at the Milford Vehicle Proving Grounds, including test requests, testing, post-test teardowns, results interpretation, issue-resolution follow-through, and comparison of CAE results to test results.
• Present performance status regularly at appropriate forums.
• Support engineering projects through initiative, creativity, independent judgment, and project management throughout vehicle development.
• Synthesize physical and virtual test results in relation to safety technical requirements.
• Provide technical direction while working with multiple functional groups.

Benefits

• GM states that it provides well-being support at work and at home and directs candidates to its Total Rewards resources for details.

What This Job Offers

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