Impact Safety Test Engineer

The Impact Safety Test Engineer is responsible for the planning, preparing, and performing impact safety-related testing and ensuring successful completion of full-size vehicle, component and/or occupant sled testing. This role requires knowledge in domestic and global regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing impact test regulations and test request provided by requestor, providing work instructions to Salaried Bargaining Unit technicians, mechanics, and photographers, performing test to regulations and post test data validations
• Ensuring the test data collection systems are properly configured and are capturing the required test data
• Interfacing with equipment suppliers/internal departments to coordinate calibrations/repair, keep up on current software and hardware best practices
• Performing onsite physical prep and test, working with the vehicle, test related hardware and software
• Development and implementation of new test methods and/or equipment
• Familiarity with global component and vehicle impact test regulations and may also involve managing improvements to department processes
• Please note, this role is for 1st shift, as well as providing support 7 days/week and holidays as required

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of automotive experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & MS Teams
• Ability to work independently and well within a team
• Detail Oriented and strong communication skills
• The candidate must also possess and demonstrate strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to manage several continuous improvement initiatives and engineering projects without disruption of day-to-day testing activities - all with minimal supervision
• Effective operation of precise data acquisition equipment and software or demonstrate capabilities for mastering these systems in adequate time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters of Automotive Engineers or Equivalent
• Familiarity with Hypergraph Analytical Software, CANalyzer, Math-lab software and Omega Temp loggers a plus
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in automotive test facility, impact testing preferred
• Basic knowledge of LEAN principles and process improvement practices. Basic knowledge of standard problem-solving techniques (8D, fishbone analysis, 5-Why, etc)
• Basic knowledge of automotive restraint systems (airbag, seat belts, etc.) and interior trim assembly (instrument panels, seats, door trim)
• Exposure to working with or supervising a unionized workforce
• Familiarity with global test regulations (NHTSA, FMVSS, EuroNCAP, etc.) and third party test procedures (IIHS)