Safety and Crashworthiness Performance Engineer

Safety and Crashworthiness Performance Engineer This new position is incorporated into SI's Vehicle Development & Testing group, with full responsibility for all pre-SOP safety-related vehicle development activities.

The role closely collaborates with CAE and Test teams and aligns with the responsibilities of Namyang Safety ISDG teams (Safety Performance Test Teams 1 and 2).The Safety & Crashworthiness Performance Engineer will plan, execute, and analyze safety-related tests to qualify new models for release and support North American safety rating achievements.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Plan, coordinate, and execute full-vehicle and component-level crash tests (frontal, side, rear, rollover, static, and subsystem tests).Develop detailed test plans, procedures, instrumentation layouts, and data acquisition requirements.

Oversee test preparation, including vehicle builds, sensor installation, dummy preparation, and facility readiness.

Analyze crash test data, videos, and high-speed measurements to evaluate structural performance, occupant injury metrics, and safety system function.

Prepare technical reports, presentations, and engineering recommendations to support design improvements.

Collaborate with CAE teams to correlate simulation results with physical test outcomes.

Support development of future models by identifying safety risks and proposing countermeasures.

Ensure compliance with global regulatory and consumer test standards (FMVSS, NCAP, IIHS, CMVSS, etc.).Manage communication with internal and external stakeholders, including proving grounds, suppliers, and safety rating agencies.

Maintain documentation, test records, and quality systems for audit and traceability.

Key CompetenciesTechnical rigor and attention to detailStrong planning and project managementAbility to work hands-on in test environmentsEffective cross-team collaborationData-driven decision-makingContribute to best practices, test methodology improvements, and new test capabilities.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

Strong knowledge in automotive structure, crashworthiness, and safetyStrong knowledge of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS), NCAP, and IIHS safety evaluationsExpertise in testing, test equipment, and test processes necessary to meet vehicle requirementsExpertise in analysis of crash test data (structural and occupant)Experience using test data analysis tools is ideal (Diadaem, Hyperworks, TEMA, etc.)Knowledge of simulation (structure and occupant) to provide direction to CAE teamKnowledge of Automotive industry engineering and manufacturing

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE MS

Mechanical Engineering ORBS Mechanical Engineering ORBS Biomechanical Engineering1 - 5 yrs of experienceCandidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer included Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.

WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU

Zero-dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family100% employer-paid disability and life insuranceGenerous paid time off including vacation, sick and abundant holidaysA global environment that fosters diversityCompetitive salariesRetirement savings and planning benefitsFlexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule optionsAccess to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts

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Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an equal opportunity employer commited to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, other protected veteran status, and any other protected class under law.