Stellantis

Impact Safety Test Engineer

Stellantis • $80K — $110K *
Chelsea, MI 48118In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • At least 5 years of automotive experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and MS Teams
  • Strong capability to work independently and in a team setting
  • Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
  • Strong organizational and planning skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects alongside testing activities with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

  • Review impact test regulations and prepare work instructions for technicians
  • Ensure test data collection systems are correctly configured and operational
  • Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams for calibration and repairs
  • Conduct onsite physical preparations and testing activities
  • Develop and implement new testing methods or equipment
  • Maintain familiarity with global testing regulations and drive process improvements
  • Support 1st shift operations and availability on weekends and holidays as needed

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on impactful safety testing projects
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Collaboration with a diverse team and across departments
  • Exposure to the latest automotive testing technologies
  • Potential for professional development within the automotive engineering field
  • Involvement in global compliance and regulatory aspects of vehicle safety testing
Full Job Description
The Impact Safety Test Engineer is responsible for the planning, preparing, and performing impact safety-related testing and ensuring successful completion of full-size vehicle, component and/or occupant sled testing. This role requires knowledge in domestic and global regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Reviewing impact test regulations and test request provided by requestor, providing work instructions to Salaried Bargaining Unit technicians, mechanics, and photographers, performing test to regulations and post test data validations
  • Ensuring the test data collection systems are properly configured and are capturing the required test data
  • Interfacing with equipment suppliers/internal departments to coordinate calibrations/repair, keep up on current software and hardware best practices
  • Performing onsite physical prep and test, working with the vehicle, test related hardware and software
  • Development and implementation of new test methods and/or equipment
  • Familiarity with global component and vehicle impact test regulations and may also involve managing improvements to department processes
  • Please note, this role is for 1st shift, as well as providing support 7 days/week and holidays as required


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelors of Science in Engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years of automotive experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office & MS Teams
  • Ability to work independently and well within a team
  • Detail Oriented and strong communication skills
  • The candidate must also possess and demonstrate strong planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage several continuous improvement initiatives and engineering projects without disruption of day-to-day testing activities - all with minimal supervision
  • Effective operation of precise data acquisition equipment and software or demonstrate capabilities for mastering these systems in adequate time

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Masters of Automotive Engineers or Equivalent
  • Familiarity with Hypergraph Analytical Software, CANalyzer, Math-lab software and Omega Temp loggers a plus
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in automotive test facility, impact testing preferred
  • Basic knowledge of LEAN principles and process improvement practices. Basic knowledge of standard problem-solving techniques (8D, fishbone analysis, 5-Why, etc)
  • Basic knowledge of automotive restraint systems (airbag, seat belts, etc.) and interior trim assembly (instrument panels, seats, door trim)
  • Exposure to working with or supervising a unionized workforce
  • Familiarity with global test regulations (NHTSA, FMVSS, EuroNCAP, etc.) and third party test procedures (IIHS)

About Stellantis

Stellantis is a multinational automotive manufacturer formed in 2021 by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA. The company designs, produces, and sells a wide range of vehicles under various brands, including Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroen, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. Stellantis operates in over 130 countries and has 14 brands in its portfolio. The company is committed to sustainable mobility and has set ambitious targets for reducing its carbon footprint and increasing the share of electric vehicles in its sales.
Learn more about Stellantis
Size
400,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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