Safety Performance Integration Senior Engineer - Occupant Performance (GPSSC)

GM • Warren, MI

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

General Motors’ Global Product Safety, Systems, and Certification (GPSSC) organization is hiring a senior engineer to lead the development and integration of occupant performance and crashworthiness systems for vehicle programs, with primary responsibility for frontal impact performance. The role owns occupant system integration throughout the vehicle development lifecycle and applies technical expertise, innovation, independent judgment, initiative, and project leadership to resolve complex challenges and meet safety, timing, and quality objectives.

The engineer uses computer-aided engineering (CAE) simulations to assess occupant performance and develop restraint systems for high-speed frontal impacts. They guide vehicle design and recommend technical solutions that meet program safety targets, balance safety with other vehicle performance requirements, and collaborate with engineering functions, program teams, suppliers, manufacturing, and global teams. The role also plans and analyzes proving-ground tests, compares CAE results with test measurements, communicates performance status, and supports testing at Milford Proving Grounds when required.

The position is categorized as hybrid, with the selected candidate expected to report to a specific location at least three times per week, or at another frequency set by their manager. Local travel is required, and relocation benefits are available to candidates who qualify under company policy. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

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 expeditiously.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• High analytical ability to solve challenging problems and integrate complex systems.
• Knowledge of statistical and optimization tools and techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel locally.

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

• Apply GM Safety CAE standard work procedures to simulations and deliver high-quality models and results.
• Perform CAE simulations to evaluate occupant performance in high-speed frontal load cases, including restraint balancing and development using LS-DYNA.
• Lead vehicle design using CAE and develop feasible, timely design recommendations and technical solutions that meet safety performance targets documented in Vehicle Technical Specifications (VTS).
• Balance safety requirements, based on crash simulations for major safety load cases, with other performance requirements.
• Coordinate 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 analyses, and compare CAE results with test results.
• Communicate results and collaborate proactively 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 locally and 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 provides benefits supporting employee well-being at work and at home; specific benefit offerings are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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