Vehicle Safety Test Engineer

Our Fortune 500 client (One of the world's largest IT companies) in Chelsea, Michigan is looking for hardworking, motivated talent to join their innovative team. Are you a Vehicle Safety Test Engineer with a passion for collaborating with multiple teams and an interest in working onsite? Don't wait, apply today! Vehicle Safety Test Engineer – Chelsea, Michigan – Pay Rate: $26/hr – 3 months contract to hire Job Description The Impact Safety Test Engineer is responsible for 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 of domestic and global regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Reviewing impact test regulations and test request provided by the 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/repairs, keeping up on current software and hardware best practices. Performing onsite physical prep and test, working with the vehicle, test related hardware and software. Developing and implementing new test methods and/or equipment. Familiarity with global component and vehicle impact test regulations and possibly managing improvements to department processes. Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited or equivalent program. Three years of vehicle development experience and one year of safety development. Ability to guide vehicle design through virtual analysis assessments and physical testing. Knowledge of domestic and global vehicle regulatory and third‑party requirements. Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams (Durability, Safety, NVH, Aero) on root cause and issue resolution. Demonstrates strategic thinking, strong leadership, and excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to summarize and present results and recommendations in an organized manner. Mandatory Skills and Skill Proficiencies Required for This Position Impact Studies – 2 Crash test – 2 Automotive Safety – 2 Passive Safety – 2 Safety Certification – 1 Non‑Linear Finite Element Analysis #J-18808-Ljbffr ManpowerGroup Global, Inc.