Safety Performance Integration Senior Engineer - Occupant Performance (GPSSC)

General Motors • Warren, MI

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

General Motors’ Global Product Safety, Systems, and Certification (GPSSC) organization is seeking a senior engineer to lead the development and integration of occupant performance and crashworthiness systems for GM vehicle programs, with primary responsibility for frontal impact performance. The role owns occupant system integration across the vehicle development lifecycle and applies technical expertise, innovation, independent judgment, and project leadership to resolve complex challenges, provide technical direction, and coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines in support of safety, timing, and quality objectives.

The engineer uses CAE simulations to evaluate occupant performance in high-speed frontal load cases, including restraint balancing and development. They lead vehicle design recommendations and technical solutions that meet program safety targets while balancing other performance requirements. The role includes collaboration with engineering functions, program teams, suppliers, manufacturing, and global teams; use of optimization methods; and planning, executing, and analyzing proving-ground tests and CAE-to-test comparisons. The role is hybrid, with the selected candidate expected to report to a specific location at least three times a week or at another frequency set by their manager. Local travel is required, including travel to Milford Proving Grounds to support testing when needed. Relocation benefits may be available to candidates who qualify under company policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics from an accredited university.
• At least 5 years of relevant post-graduate industry experience.
• Working knowledge of CAE and validation tools such as LS-DYNA, PRIMER, METAPOST, ANSA, HYPERWORKS, or other CAE tools.
• Knowledge of engineering theory and its application in automotive development.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong analytical ability to solve challenging problems and integrate complex systems.
• Knowledge of statistical and optimization tools and techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel locally.
• Must not require GM immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or PhD in Engineering from an accredited university, in Mechanical, Biomechanics, Aero, Civil, Materials, or Applied Physics.
• At least 5 years of demonstrated proficiency with CAE or related engineering experience, such as DRE, validation, or lab work.
• Knowledge of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and global safety requirements and standards.
• Working knowledge of Unigraphics, TeamCenter, and VisMockup.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and performance-integration-related applications.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply GM Safety CAE standard work procedures for simulations and for delivering high-quality models and results.
• Perform CAE simulations to evaluate occupant performance in high-speed frontal load cases, including restraint balancing and development for occupant protection using LS-DYNA.
• Lead vehicle design using CAE and generate feasible, timely design recommendations and technical solutions to meet safety performance targets documented in Vehicle Technical Specifications (VTS).
• Balance safety requirements against other performance requirements based on crash simulation results for major safety load cases.
• Work with engineering functions, program teams, suppliers, manufacturing, and others to implement design changes needed to achieve vehicle performance.
• Use advanced CAE tools and methods, including Variation Study, DOE, DFSS, and MDO, to optimize performance.
• Plan, prepare, execute, and analyze post-test results for testing at Vehicle Proving Grounds.
• Interpret measurements, conduct analysis, compare CAE with test results, communicate results, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and verify solutions.
• Work collaboratively with global teams.
• Present performance status regularly at appropriate forums.
• Demonstrate GM Core Values and Behaviors.
• Travel to Milford Proving Grounds to support testing when required.

Benefits

• Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
• GM states that it offers employee well-being support at work and at home through its Total Rewards resources.

What This Job Offers

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