Senior Safety Performance SME

Responsibilities Working closely with various industry/academic experts and suppliers to interpret new regulatory requirements and work collaboratively in providing industry-based responses. Lead the safety development strategy for new regulatory and third‑party safety requirements by establishing technology roadmaps, developing appropriate design strategies, and identifying current or advanced countermeasures. Conduct global benchmarking activities and identify trends in vehicle safety technologies and content. Establish best practices and author/maintain globally harmonized safety procedure documents. Represent Stellantis for all vehicle safety related development activities with various working groups and industry forums such as SAE, USCAR and crash‑related software user conferences. Support root‑cause analysis and issue resolution during critical product development activities. Train and educate safety performance engineers in understanding and implementing the latest technologies. This position requires some travel to Chelsea Proving Grounds. Basic Qualifications Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering; other technical degrees in the specific area of relevant specialty expertise may be considered. Minimum of 8 years of experience applying specialty expertise and demonstrated competence in directing, guiding, leading and mentoring significant research or technical programs. Strong foundational knowledge of global regulatory compliance procedures as well as current and proposed changes for third‑party requirements. Exceptional presentation and communication skills with the ability to explain complicated issues in an understandable manner. Ability to transmit an understanding of technical issues to the Performance Engineers, CAE engineering audience as well as the executive management team. Meets all Stellantis requirements in qualifying the candidate for a Senior Safety Technical Specialists classification. Preferred Qualifications Masters or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural or Aeronautical engineering. DFSS optimization applied to vehicle structure / deterministic & stochastic analysis. Proven track of Safety Methodology/Tools/Guidelines/Impact Script development. Ability to apply artificial intelligence deep‑learning techniques by using long‑time cumulated test and CAE data mining for future vehicle crashworthiness structure design development as well as for safety predictability enhancement. Previous participation or leadership in technical societies. Benefits — Designed With You In Mind Comprehensive Health & Well‑being Coverage From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges. Family Building Benefit We proudly support all paths to parenthood – including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy. Generous Paid Time Off We believe in work‑life balance. That’s why we offer 17+ paid holidays, including a shutdown from December 24th through New Year’s Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most. Competitive Retirement Savings Plans We Help You Plan For The Future With An employer match on contributions to your 401(k), Roth, and Catch‑Up plans An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute Income Protection & Insurance Options Benefit from both employer‑provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. — supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind. Company Vehicle Lease Program Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products. Support for Your Growth and Giving Back Tuition reimbursement Student loan refinancing programs 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community And so much more! When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work. At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future. EOE / Disability / Veteran EOE / Disability / Veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr Stellantis