Senior Engineer - SSI

• Safety Validation Plan preparation:

• Drafting comprehensive vehicle-level safety validation time plans, aligned with the overall vehicle development plan and tailored to meet specific project safety targets.
• Creating detailed Vehicle Level Safety Design Verification Plans (DVP) to guide safety development across various project phases.
• Gaining exposure to safety budget preparation, enhancing the capacity for efficient resource allocation.
• Safety Benchmarking & Concept Evaluation:

• Conducting thorough benchmarking assessments focused on safety considerations.
• Providing timely insights regarding safety parameters, including restraint configurations and specifications for front-end spaces and sub-systems like seating systems, steering columns, and bumpers.
• Safety Testing and Validation:

• Preparing specifications for crash tests and collaborating with project teams to support the test vehicle build process.
• Coordinating safety validation tests and conducting thorough analysis of test data, generating reports that include actionable improvement plans.
• AIRBAG ECU Calibration:

• Applying expertise in airbag ECU calibration to enhance vehicle safety systems.
• CAD Capability:

• Utilising CAD tools, with a brief exposure to design and drafting in Catia V5 R21, to support the development of safety features.
• Vehicle Safety Performance:

• Conduct system-level and vehicle-level crash testing and maintain compliance with safety protocols including AIS, NCAP, and ECE safety regulations.
• Analyse safety testing data and contribute to restraint systems analysis and integration.

• A minimum of 5-6 years of experience within the automotive industry, demonstrating a solid understanding of vehicle safety tests and restraint tuning.
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle-level DVP for safety development.
• Familiarity with the airbag ECU calibration process and associated methodologies.
• Proficiency in using safety test data analysis tools such as Diadem, PC Crash, and Motion View for effective evaluation and reporting.
• Experience with Catia V5, including solid modelling, surfacing, assembly, and drafting capabilities.
• Experience in Teamcenter Engineering for effective product lifecycle management.
• Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and tolerance stack-up principles.

• Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
• Tier 1 Suppliers known for their contributions to vehicle safety systems and innovations.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (BE-Mech/Auto || ME-Mech/Auto) from a recognised institution.
• A strong academic foundation complemented by practical experience in the automotive safety domain.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team (CFT), demonstrating strong collaboration skills.
• A keen willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical abilities, enabling effective problem solving and decision-making in complex scenarios.

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