We are seeking an experienced Restraints and Occupant Safety Engineer to join our Vehicle Safety team. The role involves end-to-end responsibility for occupant protection development, including CAE, test validation, and regulatory/NCAP compliance for passive safety systems (airbags, seatbelts, seats).
Key Responsibilities
- Lead development, and validation of restraint systems (airbags, seatbelts, pretensions, load limiters, steering wheel/column) to meet global regulatory and NCAP requirements.
- Define occupant safety performance targets and ensure compliance with ECE, AIS, Bharat NCAP, Euro NCAP, and other applicable standards.
- Perform occupant safety CAE simulations (frontal, side, rear) using LS-DYNA/MADYMO or equivalent tools, and correlate results with physical tests.
- Support full vehicle crash testing and restraint system integration for occupant protection.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Body, Chassis, Interiors, Electrical/Electronics) for restraint packaging and integration.
- Interact with suppliers for restraint system design reviews, DV/PV testing, and sign-off.
- Support advanced concept studies for future safety technologies (smart airbags, pedestrian protection, far-side protection, integrated seats, etc.).
- Analyze test results, generate detailed reports, and present findings to leadership.
- Ensure quality, timing, and cost targets are achieved for all safety deliverables.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor鈥檚 or Master鈥檚 degree in Mechanical / Automotive / Aerospace Engineering .
- 4 to 10 years of experience in automotive crash safety and restraint systems.
- Strong knowledge of global crash regulations and NCAP protocols.
- Proficiency in CAE tools: LS-DYNA, MADYMO, ANSA, Primer.
- Hands-on experience with full vehicle and sled crash testing, data acquisition, and correlation.
- Familiarity with occupant injury criteria.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage projects independently and lead cross-functional discussions.