About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Safety and Crashworthiness Performance Engineer</b></H2> </div><div><div>As a Safety and Crashworthiness Performance Engineer, you will play a critical role in evaluating and advancing the safety performance of Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles. This position is responsible for planning, executing, and analyzing a wide range of safety and crashworthiness tests, providing the data and insights necessary to support official vehicle certification and ensure exceptional occupant protection.</div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>WHAT YOU WILL DO</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Support official and development tests <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li>Testing, test data analysis; provide design suggestions for implementation</li> <li>Multi-protocol knowledge (US and Latin America)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Conduct and support research test <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li>Type : Full vehicle, system, sled, and component level evaluations</li> <li>Pre-test : Develop test plan/set-up, attend, and conduct test</li> <li>Post-test : Test data analysis, teardowns/inspection, and reporting</li> </ul> </li> <li>Research on future requirements of IIHS, US-NCAP, Latin NCAP etc. <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li>Attend safety related conferences</li> <li>Technical data review</li> <li>Test data analysis / database analysis</li> <li>Collect future req. from agencies and develop roadmap for future vehicle development</li> </ul> </li> <li>Design and lead new technology and future requirement projects <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li>Supported by HATCI or HQ staff</li> </ul> </li> <li>University interface in developing research projects in support of future designs</li> <li>Work closely with sales teams of Hyundai/Kia and Genesis for future product strategy</li> <li>Collaborate with related teams to develop designs / design changes to meet Safety and Crashworthiness targets</li> <li>Create technical reports per HATCI guidelines and present to all collaborating teams as needed</li> <li>Other activities as required</li> <li>Travel up to 30% of the time domestically and internationally</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE</b></H2> </div><div><p><strong>Educational Requirements: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Biomedical engineering or related engineering field</li> </ul> <p><strong>Related Industry Experience Requirements: </strong></p> <ul> <li>3 years’ experience in automotive industry</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Skills and Knowledge:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong knowledge in automotive structure, crashworthiness, and safety</li> <li>Strong knowledge of IIHS, US-NCAP, Latin NCAP, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)</li> <li>Expertise in testing, test equipment, and test processes necessary to meet vehicle requirements</li> <li>Expertise in analysis of crash test data. (structural and Occupant)</li> <li>Experience using test data analysis tools is ideal (DIAdem, Hyperworks, Excel etc)</li> <li>Knowledge of simulation (structure and occupant) to provide direction to simulation team</li> <li>Knowledge of Automotive Industry engineering and manufacturing</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate integrity, and ethical behavior</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Zero dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family</li> <li>100% employer-paid disability and life insurance</li> <li>Generous paid time off including vacation, sick and abundant holidays</li> <li>A global environment that fosters diversity</li> <li>Competitive salaries</li> <li>Retirement savings and planning benefits</li> <li>Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>OTHER DETAILS</b></H2> </div><div><p>Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.</p> <p>HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://www.greatplacetowork.com/images/profiles/1000647/companyBadge.png" alt="" width="118" height="201"></p></div></div></div>