System Performance Engineer AB

The Company•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

Together We Saves Lives by Innovation! The keys to success are yours at Joyson Safety Systems! We are a global leader in design, development and manufacturing of safety-critical systems and components for automotive and non-automotive markets. We are dedicated to delivering life-saving technology to customers worldwide. Joyson Safety Systems harnesses collaboration and innovation to ensure quality and exemplary service for our customers worldwide. Our company is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, with a global network of more than 30,000 employees in 22 countries. Our team is passionate about the automotive industry, dedicated to delivering quality and innovation for the future. We support lifelong learning and offer resources that help our team members establish a strong, solid foundation. We aim to promote from within, providing excellent opportunities for career growth and advancement. Our talented team is hardworking and dedicated to keeping people safe. We foster a collaborative, open culture; as a global business, we encourage our team members to communicate and collaborate with colleagues worldwide. As our operations continue to grow, we are always seeking top talent to join our winning team. Position Summary: Responsible for a module or System Performance Engineering planning, co-ordination and execution of customer-related development programs with focus on occupant protection in compliance with JSS procedures and standards for AB. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities outlined in the job description are to be used as guidelines and are not meant to be all-inclusive of the essential functions of the position. Other duties may be assigned, as necessary.

Requirements

BS or higher degree in Engineering, Numerical Math or comparable subject
Experience with the Global Safety Regulations and consumers ratings
Background in Biomechanics and Accident Reconstruction
Sound knowledge regarding all or some of the explicit FE solvers LS-DYNA & PamCrash
Experience with the operating systems in use (Windows / Unix / Linux OS)
Experience with the relevant pre and post processing tools (e.g. Hyperworks, Animator, Visual Environment, Primer..)
Knowledge in the field of occupant safety and / or vehicle crash including the relevant legislative and consumer test requirements for passive and active safety systems
PC knowledge (MS-Office)
(Self-)motivation and team player
Project and time management

Responsibilities

Build and validate restraint component models using FE softwares to physical test data. Correlation to test results and optimization of component performance
Carry out parameter studies, design of experiment or topology studies for component & systems optimization
Biomechanical Data analysis and Film analysis
Simulation and evaluation of load cases of occupant restraint systems
Carry out parameter studies for the correlation of restraint systems
Analysis of test results (crash / sled / OOP)
Supports Product Engineering with component development and optimization
Creates and executes status presentations and participates in project meetings internally and at the customer
Actively participates in DFMEA and Design Reviews
Coordinates the test setup of the relevant tests with the responsible Product / Systems Engineer
Technical project management of an occupant restraint system / occupant safety project if applicable
Keep up to date with the global government regulations and consumer test (NCAP/IIHS/C-IASI,..) performance criteria and testing methods.