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)