Sr. Occupant Safety Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Occupant Safety EngineerAbout Kyyba:Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development. Job DescriptionWho we are looking for: Client is looking for an energetic, organized, experienced Sr. Occupant Safety Engineer to join our growing team. What you get to do:The Sr. Occupant Safety Engineer will develop CAE models for occupant protection virtual analysis. This engineer will be responsible for tuning airbags, seat belts and all relevant interior components regarding their energy absorption capabilities. This role is applicable to both frontal and side impact while the development targets are laid out in the Client occupant safety scorecard which covers the North American safety regulations as well as US consumer information protocols, and Client’s internal due care targets. This Engineer will be responsible for keeping the occupant protection CAE model at the highest quality level with regards to latest CAD data and correct assumptions for component CAE model correlation. This will include the occasional attendance at test labs to ensure alignment between physical testing and CAE modeling assumptions. This Engineer will report to the Virtual Engineering Manager.Develop CAE occupant models in LS-Dyna for frontal and side impactCollaborate with responsible DREs and associated component suppliers to ensure component CAE models are properly correlated and/or reasonable initial assumptions are being madeCollaborate with responsible DREs and associated component suppliers to ensure the proper integration of restraints and interior component CAE models into the systems modelAssess the system level occupant performance for all relevant impact configurationsOptimize the performance of the relevant components needed to meet occupant performance targets (airbags, seat belts, steering column, seats, instrument panel, interior trim etc.)Collaborate with the safety structures team in case the structural performance of the BIW does not allow meeting occupant performance targetsCollaborate with relevant cross-functional teams in case the performance of specific components prohibits meeting the occupant performance targets (e.g. Interior Team, Chassis Team etc.)Collaborate with the Testing Team to ensure that the execution of physical tests is aligned with CAE component and system level assumptions/needsSupport the delivery of the occupant safety attribute with high quality CAE models during all program phases all the way through Start-of-ProductionWhat you bring to the Team:Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, Biomechanics or equivalent8-10 years relevant experienceProficiency with LS-Dyna modeling including all common pre/post-processing tools (Primer, Ansa/Meta, Hyperworks, LS-PrePost etc.)Proficiency with the Humanetics CAE dummy model pre/post-processingExcellent understanding of the automotive safety protocol landscape for North America (FMVSS-208/214, US-NCAP, IIHS)Excellent understanding of the functionalities, tuning, and CAE modeling approaches for components like:Airbags for frontal and side impact protectionSeat beltsSeats for first and second seat row including pelvis-thorax airbag integrationSteering columnsInstrument panels including knee bolsters and passenger airbag integrationInterior trim like carpet, pillar trim, headliner, and sun visorsExcellent understanding of tuning knobs and parameters that affect the occupant response required to meet regulatory and consumer information test requirements with top performance (≥20% margin for regulatory requirements, GOOD for IIHS and 5-Star for US-NCAP)Job Summary:Sr. Occupant Safety EngineerLocation: (Troy, MI)Disclaimer: Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ag e, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665Rewards: Medical, dental, vision 401k Term life Voluntary life and disability insurance Optional Pre-paid legal plan Optional Identity theft plan Optional Medical and dependent FSA Work-visa sponsorship Opportunity for advancement Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client SELECT AWARDSAn INC 5000 company for 10 yearsCorp! Michigan Economic Bright Spots Crain’s Detroit Business Top Staffing Service Companies in DetroitTechServe Alliance Excellence Award- IT and Engineering Staffing & SolutionsBest of MichBusiness winner in HR Wizards & PartnershipsMetro Detroit Elite Category: Recruitment, Selection & Orientation for 101 Best & Brightest101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in Michigan