Location(s): Farmington Hills

Job Schedule: (Full-time onsite

Education Requirement: Yes

Sponsorship: No

Strong Candidate(s) identified: Thomas DeGrove

A Day in the Life:
We are currently looking for a Safety Performance Engineer (Engineer II) to join our team in Farmington Hills. This position will be responsible for vehicle safety performance for our vehicles produced in the North American region, with an emphasis on FMVSS, US NCAP, IIHS, ECE, and LatinNCAP. This position is on the front line of developing safe vehicles that will help enable our work toward a vision to reach zero traffic-related fatalities.

Primary job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Occupant injury and structural performance planning, testing, and evaluation
• Setting vehicle-level and component-level safety performance requirements (energy absorption, peak force, etc.)
• Creating vehicle safety test plans, analyzing test data, inspecting crash test vehicles, making judgments through data and facts, and reporting results for vehicle safety-related requirements
• Interfacing with internal engineering departments (Restraints Design, Body Design, Chassis Design, Interior Trim Design, etc.) and external departments (Product Planning, Product Safety, Government Affairs, etc.) to ensure that overall vehicle safety as well as component-level performance targets are set correctly and achieved
• These responsibilities span the full vehicle development process: from digital development to physical testing, start of production, and continuous life cycle.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Required (Mechanical Engineering highly preferred, Biomedical and electrical are acceptable)
• 1 - 3 years of engineering experience preferred
• Automotive engineering experience, CAD, and knowledge of vehicle safety crash-worthiness requirements (FMVSS, NCAP, IIHS) is preferred, but not mandatory
• Strong data analysis, attention to detail, logical problem-solving, and effective communication skills required
• Experience with data analysis using software such as DIAdem, Altair HyperWorks, and motion analysis software is valuable but not mandatory
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office
• For Kelly: Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) required for driving a Nissan-owned vehicle

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan: 

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization. 

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide. 

Built for Your Best:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXuame0vwiw&list=PLki2k0CDxrPe8V6WmEeEdhj1fosRD-JQa 

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products, and communicating from a position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.