Overview :
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a recognized prominent global enterprise in the automotive sector, listed among the top 50 companies in the Global Fortune rankings. As a leading player in the global automotive industry, our client manufactures vehicles in 27 countries and effectively markets them across over 170 countries and regions worldwide.
Position : CW Crash Safety Performance Development Engineer
Location : Ann Arbor, MI, 48105
Duration : 12 Months
Job Type : Temporary Assignment
Work Type : Onsite
Job Description :
Who we're looking for
- The client VPD2 Department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Engineer to join one of the most exciting fields in the auto industry, Crash Safety Performance Development.
- Help us use advanced tools such as CAE, FEA, machine-learning, shape optimization, and physical crash testing to develop next generation vehicle structures and restraint systems.
- Challenge yourself in a field that combines aspects of mechanical, biomedical, electrical, computer, materials, chemical, and aerospace engineering.
- Apply your talents to a team reporting to a Senior Engineering Manager that strives to improve society by developing ever-safer cars and works toward a goal of zero automobile-related fatalities.
- The primary responsibility of this role is to Develop and Confirm Crash Safety Performance for the client and global midsized unibody platform vehicles.
What you'll be doing
Responsible for Crash safety performance development of Side Impact, Seat, and Interior components and system performance evaluationsSet up, conduct component level and some system level evaluations and / or Computer simulations (CAE) following existing standards; Identifies key change points and ensures appropriate measurement systemsDevelop mechanism of phenomena using fundamental engineering and physics; Study change points by design review, and predict performance trends using engineering calculation and analysis toolsPropose countermeasures based on thorough root cause analysis, considering side effects within own function, as well as cross functional communication with evaluation teams.Prepare and report technical analysis for component performance in a logical way to get consensus within department; Support analysis and material preparation for Target setting and Performance strategy planMaintain weekly schedule to track performance and open items to meet internal due datesRequirements : What you bring
Education :
B.S in Mechanical Engineering or EquivalentExperience in Side Impact or Interior and Seat Safety Regulation, Rating and Internal Test ModesProactive attitude, Self-starter, Willingness to learn and contribute.Good communication, Reporting skillsExperience w / Microsoft Office products, Engineering Analysis tools / softwareWhat you may bring
Education :
M.S in Mechanical Engineering or equivalentCoursework or research in Biomechanical or Automotive Engineering FieldsExperience with Side Impact, Interior and Seat Safety and Internal Test Modes, such as :Side Impact Regulation : FMVSS214, FMVSS226, FMVSS216aSide Impact Rating : IIHS Side Impact, US NCAPSide Impact Internal Test Mode : Curtain Side Airbag and Seat Side Airbag reliability and out of position.Interior and Seat Safety Regulations : FMVSS201, FMVSS201u, FMVSS207 / 210, FMVSS225, FMVSS202aInterior and Seat Safety Ratings : IIHS Whiplash, IIHS LatchExperience using LS-Dyna to analyze dynamic phenomenaExperience with CAE Tools such as Oasys Primer, Ansa, Hypermesh, AnimatorExperience Programming or writing MacrosUnderstanding of basic Business PracticesTekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
