Safety Performance Integration Engineer – Occupant Performance

General Motors

Lead the development and integration of occupant performance systems for GM vehicle programs. Focus on frontal impact performance and cross-functional collaboration for vehicle safety.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in occupant performance and crashworthiness systems, with a strong focus on safety performance through CAE simulations and cross-functional collaboration. Possesses a solid foundation in engineering principles and the ability to lead complex projects while effectively communicating with diverse teams.

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Occupant Performance SystemsCrashworthiness SystemsComputer Aided Engineering (CAE)LS-DYNAProject Leadership

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Hard Skills

Frontal Impact PerformanceSafety Performance EvaluationStatistical AnalysisOptimization TechniquesEngineering Theory Application

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

PRIMERMETAPOSTANSAHYPERWORKS

Industry Keywords

Automotive DevelopmentEngineering DisciplinesQuality ObjectivesSimulation ResultsDesign Changes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and integration of occupant performance and crashworthiness systems for GM vehicle programs.
Responsible for frontal impact performance.
Own occupant system integration across the full vehicle development lifecycle.
Drive robust safety performance through technical expertise, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.
Apply independent judgment, initiative, and project leadership to resolve complex technical challenges.
Provide strategic technical direction, and coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines to achieve program safety, timing, and quality objectives.
Understand and apply GM Safety CAE standard work procedures for delivering quality models and simulation results.
Perform Computer Aided Engineering simulations to evaluate occupant performance for high-speed frontal load cases.
Balance safety requirements based on the results of crash simulations with other performance requirements.
Work with engineering functions, program teams, suppliers, manufacturing, and others to implement design changes as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Physics from an accredited University
5+ years of relevant post-graduate industry experience or PhD in Engineering or Physics with relevant research experience
Working knowledge of CAE and Validation tools: LS-DYNA, PRIMER, METAPOST, ANSA, HYPERWORKS, or other CAE tools
Knowledge of engineering theory and application in automotive development
Willingness to learn new skills and adapt expeditiously
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others
High level of analytical ability to solve challenging problems and to integrate complex systems
Knowledge of statistical and optimization tools and techniques
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to travel locally

Benefits

Comp & perks

From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions.