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Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard -from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.\nEvery day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.\nThe Role:\nIn this role, you will be responsible for leading architectural development, technical execution, and mentoring of engineers conducting safety simulation for a major program and for developing integration solutions to meet vehicle requirements.\nWhat You'll Do (Responsibilities):\nProvide leadership in early program phases to CIT/Creative design for packaging solutions to meet safety and PCEI requirements.\nOptimize, coordinate and align TKV selections and VVA deliverables to comprehend program bandwidth, in coordination with Safety PTL / VPIM.\nDevelop safety strategies for architectural development in coordination with VPOs, VPIMs, and PTLs\nProvide technical leadership to Safety CAE engineers conduction safety simulations for vehicle programs and participate in problem resolution.\nEstablish plans to address non-sync and unplanned work in the context of program bandwidth\nDevelop AUROS and support analytical PRTS issues on the architecture and coordinate with PTL.\nMaintain responsibility for analytical validation plan for all vehicles in the architecture in collaboration with safety PTL/VPIM/PVE.\nGMNA Safety CAE single point of contact for Global CAE teams that have shared responsibility for the architecture.\nProactive coordination of Safety CAE integration issues across the architecture with other CAE areas and SMTs.\nProvides architecture related guidance to the team on program specific issues.\nEnsure closed loop learning from AVD to launch. Provide continuity during the VDP.\nResponsible for overall quality, on-time deliverables and application of lessons learned on all vehicles in the architecture.\nIdentity opportunities to improve the accuracy and predictability of safety simulation and actively participate in GSO forums to share learnings.\nSeek to optimize the use of hardware in all build phases on all vehicles in the architecture.\nKeep up to date with the latest CAE tools/trends inside GM and across the industry and maintain industry leading CAE skills.\nActively participate in Product Development Teams (PDT), Safety Performance Integration Teams (PIT), and Vehicle Performance Integration Teams (VPIT).\nEnsure that all projects are executed with quality and within allocated timeframes.\nInterpret, document, and communicate results to PDTs, PITs, VPITs, and other customers.\nMentor other team members.\nCoordinate the Safety Master Model build and release for the architecture (Model SOR preparation, Weld tour review, model queries, Master Model checklist feedback to TCS)\nProvide performance into SORs for relevant subsystems.\nSupport MDO and SPIO activities/strategy.\nYour Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):\nBS in Mechanical, Aerospace or Biomechanics Engineering or similar disciplines\n5+ years industry experience in safety and crashworthiness integration and CAE activities, using and leading with CAE methods\nKnowledgeable in vehicle crashworthiness and RESS protection\nAbility to drive early design using simulation\nProficient in front/side/rear vehicle crashworthiness\nExpert Proficiency in Safety CAE Tools such as LS-Dyna, Primer, MetaPost, ANSA, Hyperview, Animator, LS PrePost, LS-OPT\nKnowledge of Global Safety Regulatory, and Consumer Metrics \nAbilities to transfer technologies into applications.\nDemonstrated effectiveness and work experience within program teams.\nDemonstrated ability with safety master model coordination, development and release process\nStays current with, and anticipates, technical trends and advancements\nGlobal project experience with demonstrated ability to interact with global partners on a continual basis\nKnowledge of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)\nWhat Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):\nMaster’s or PhD in Engineering, Physics or Math\nExperience in virtual CAE and physical testing for automotive structures crashworthiness\nANSA and LS-DYNA experience\n#LI-KE2\n\nGM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).\n\nThis role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.\n\nRelocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.\n\nAbout GM\nOur vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.\nWhy Join Us\nWe believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.\nBenefits Overview\nFrom day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.\nNon-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)\nGeneral Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.\nAll employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.\nWe encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.\nAccommodations\nGeneral Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. 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