Principal Engineer - SSI

• Develop comprehensive vehicle-level safety validation plans that are aligned with both the overall vehicle development timeline and specific project safety targets, ensuring that all safety aspects are addressed from the beginning.
• Create detailed Design Validation Plans (DVPs), documenting safety requirements and methodologies to be followed across various stages of vehicle design and testing, facilitating effective communication among project stakeholders.
• Consider exposure to safety budget preparation as an added advantage, as it will assist in planning and resource allocation for safety validation processes.

• Conduct thorough safety benchmarking analyses to evaluate industry trends, standards, and competitor safety performance, providing insights that would guide our design and development process.
• Provide design inputs at early stages regarding safety-critical parameters, such as restraint configurations, front-end spaces, and specifications for subsystems like seating, steering columns, bumpers, and Body in White (BIW) elements.

• Prepare exhaustive specifications for crash tests, and coordinate effectively with the project team to guarantee that the correct test vehicles are built to meet safety protocols.
• Oversee safety testing activities, including coordinating tests, analyzing data, and preparing detailed reports that present actionable recommendations for safety performance improvements.

• Lead and manage the calibration activities for airbag electronic control units (ECUs) as a critical part of the vehicle safety performance validation process, ensuring optimal performance in real-world scenarios.

• Engage collaboratively with Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) teams to effectively interpret simulation reports, ensuring that necessary calibration activities are implemented.
• Work closely with subsystem teams-including BIW, Instrument Panels (IP), seating systems, steering systems, and restraints-to guarantee their contributions are synergistic and aligned towards achieving superior vehicle safety performance.
• Coordinate with homologation teams to arrange vehicle safety certification tests, aligning processes with relevant safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with project teams to maintain high standards for crash vehicle builds, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and safety protocols throughout the design to test stages.

• Demonstrated proficiency in both vehicle and system-level crash testing methodologies, incorporating practical knowledge of safety systems and engineering principles.
• Sound knowledge of various vehicle safety protocols such as AIS, NCAP, and ECE Safety Regulations, along with a history of compliance in past roles.
• Experience in the analysis of safety test data using advanced tools like Diadem, PC-Crash, and MotionView, with a clear record of deriving actionable insights from data analysis.
• Proficiency in using design tools including Catia V5 for Solid, Surfacing, Assembly, and Drafting, as well as Teamcenter Engineering for project management and documentation.
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles and tolerance stack-up methodologies.
• Expertise in airbag ECU calibration processes, with practical experience in ensuring accuracy and reliability in real-world applications.
• Deep domain knowledge regarding vehicle safety tests and the intricacies of restraints tuning, ensuring best practices in safety evaluation and enhancement.

• Automotive OEMs such as Tata Motors, Suzuki, Renault-Nissan, and Ford, who are well-established leaders in vehicle safety advancements.
• Tier 1 Suppliers including industry giants like Autoliv and TRW, known for their innovations and contributions to vehicle safety systems.

• Ability to effectively participate and collaborate within a cross-functional team (CFT), showcasing strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• A dedicated willingness to continuously learn and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced working environment, embracing innovation and change.
• Exceptional communication skills, enabling clear and concise articulation of technical concepts to diverse stakeholders, fostering understanding and cooperation.
• Strong analytical capabilities, empowering effective problem-solving and decision-making in complex scenarios that often arise within the automotive safety domain.

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