Sr. Vehicle Safety Test Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Vehicle Safety Test Engineer Job Location: Newark CA 94560. Duration: 12 months Payrate:$40/hr. Responsibilities: • Responsible for successful achievement of Vehicle Safety attribute, including Passive Safety relevant legislation and consumer requirements. • Planning, budget and resource allocation for this program to meet Vehicle Safety test plan. • Point of contact for program leadership and meetings program testing. • Report and present to senior stakeholders, such as program management and chief engineer, when called upon in attribute meetings or program meetings. • Set the passive safety targets for program with the assistance and approval of the Vehicle Safety Test Manager and Vehicle Safety Performance team. • Lead structural, exterior, interiors and restraints conceptual design to achieve passive safety targets. • Perform proof-of-concept tests where required to prove new features and designs. • Assist in coordinating the Vehicle Safety CAE activities related to testing. • Author and maintain passive safety test timing plan, and report through program DVP. • Conduct vehicle safety testing as required by vehicle program (including full vehicle crash testing, sub-system and components). • Manage preparation and execution of vehicle tests. • Attend crash tests at supplier facilities for development and official testing. • Ensure all vehicles and other test material used is representative of design intent, fit for purpose and agreed with organizational stakeholders. • Organize Vehicle Safety technician support to ensure that all vehicle re-builds, parts and teardowns are done to high standards. • Work with external test partners to ensure all testing conforms to company procedures, industry best practice and global regulations. • Perform post-analysis of Safety test data for adherence to target and advise on any departure from expected performance. • Lead cross-functional engineering teams, the CAE team to establish root cause and solutions to engineering issues. • Complete engineering report for program tests. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree or above in mechanical engineering or similar field. • 5+ years of related experience • Experience and an understanding of vehicle testing standards (FMVSS, ECE, NCAP, IIHS, etc.). • Knowledge of vehicle Safety performance targets. • Good communication and presentation skills • Comfortable with initiating and taking ownership of projects. • Track record of establishing strong processes and work procedures. • Positive attitude, proactive mentality, responsive and strong work ethic is 100% required. • Up to 30% domestic and 5% international travel may be required Preferred: • Deep understanding of Safety Crash Regulations and Consumer test requirements • Understanding of HV components • Familiar with homologation certifications for different markets • Experience testing high speed and/or quasi static set ups