What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle Crash and Safety Test Engineer(FMVSS, ECE, NCAP, IIHS) position at Detroit Engineered Products?
Responsibilities
- Responsible for successful achievement of Vehicle Safety attribute, including Passive Safety relevant legislation and consumer requirements.
- Planning, budget and resource allocation for this program to meet Vehicle Safety test plan.
- Point of contact for program leadership and meetings program testing.
- Report and present to senior stakeholders, such as program management and chief engineer, when called upon in attribute meetings or program meetings.
- Set the passive safety targets for program with the assistance and approval of the Vehicle Safety Test Manager and Vehicle Safety Performance team.
- Lead structural, exterior, interiors and restraints conceptual design to achieve passive safety targets.
- Perform proof-of-concept tests where required to prove new features and designs.
- Assist in coordinating the Vehicle Safety CAE activities related to testing.
- Author and maintain passive safety test timing plan, and report through program DVP.
- Conduct vehicle safety testing as required by vehicle program (including full vehicle crash testing, sub-system and components).
- Manage preparation and execution of vehicle tests.
- Attend crash tests at supplier facilities for development and official testing.
- Ensure all vehicles and other test material used is representative of design intent, fit for purpose and agreed with organizational stakeholders.
- Organize Vehicle Safety technician support to ensure that all vehicle re-builds, parts and teardowns are done to high standards.
- Work with external test partners to ensure all testing conforms to company procedures, industry best practice and global regulations.
- Perform post-analysis of Safety test data for adherence to target and advise on any departure from expected performance.
- Lead cross-functional engineering teams, the CAE team to establish root cause and solutions to engineering issues.
- Complete engineering report for program tests. Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or above in mechanical engineering or similar field.
- 5 years of related experience
- Experience and an understanding of vehicle testing standards (FMVSS, ECE, NCAP, IIHS, etc.).
- Knowledge of vehicle Safety performance targets.
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Comfortable with initiating and taking ownership of
Salary : $38