Vehicle Safety Performance Engineer
About the job
Are you eager to take a new opportunity?
Are you looking for a challenging and dynamic environment where to build your professional career?
The role:
We are looking for a Vehicle Safety Performance Engineer to join our headquarters at Sant’Agata Bolognese (BO), you will hierarchically report to the Head of Biw Structures & Vehicle Safety and functionally to the Coordinator of Vehicle safety.
You will be responsible to define passive requirements during product development and support R&D structures with recommendations on vehicles safety issues (Vehicle Safety, Crash & Rollover performance, Safety System - air bag, safety belt, sensors, etc.). Moreover, you will plan and organize vehicle safety tests, analyse results and address issues to competent functions.
You will be responsible to perform the following activities during product development process:
• To support Vehicle Safety Development phase with requirements related to new safety requirements;
• To support Concept, Design, since the first phase of a new project, with technical recommendation on safety parameters (shapes, dimensions of parts, lay out,…) in terms of passive safety;
• To give technical support during suppliers/partners selection for vehicle safety systems (passive: e.g. air bag, seat belt, etc.);
• To interact with R&D organizational units since concept phase (BIW-Trim, Chassis, Powertrain, Electric-Electronics, Concept Development etc.) in order to give supports during the engineering phase on safety requests;
• To manage technical safety problems during prototypes and Pre-series development phases in cooperation with suppliers/partners;
• To define number and type of crash and other tests (depending on models): steering of external and internal resources, updating of data systems for crash simulations and electronic parameters;
• To take part to crash tests and other tests (for proto and series components) within the Group and to analyse results by identifying – where needed - possible engineering changes with the support of relevant R&D organizational units;
• To take part to validation processes with external authority or to prepare selfcertification accordingly with specific Countries laws (safety tests as parts of overall homologation tests);
• To held relations with external partners, for safety requests, during development and validation tests;
• To plan and scheduling activities in order to respect the overall project timing (by managing the trade off between time and costs).
About you:
- Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or Biomedical Engineering
- At least 5 years of passive Safety experience on performance settings, achieving and type approval Experience in Airbag and seat belt module development and release
- Experience in CAE simulation for occupant protection and pedestrian protection
- Knowledge of High Voltage norms and requirements in Automotive safety field
- Availability of business trips
- Fluent English. Italian and German will be considered a plus
- Looking ahead strategically
- Good attitude on people empowerment
- High skills in managing complexity
- Effective communication
- Inter functional work, team working
- Flexibility/Adaptability
- Negotiation Attitude
- Time Management
What we offer
Salary & Benefit
- Applicable national collective bargaining agreement: CCNL Industria Metalmeccanica
- Annual gross salary starting from € 46.400, commensurate with experience and skills
- Company bonus and individual bonus (if applicable)
- Relocation allowance (if applicable)
- Comprehensive health insurance for employees and family members
- Flexible hours and hybrid working model (if applicable)
- Company canteen
- Favorable car leasing and purchase conditions within the Group Brands
- Sustainable commuting options, including carpooling and company shuttles
- Welfare programs supporting wellbeing, personal needs, health prevention and work‑life balance
- Paid special leaves on top of national contract annual leaves (e.g. specialist visits for relatives, pets..)
- Dedicated parenthood programs and paid leaves for children enrollment
Learning & Development
- Continuous upskilling through digital and on‑site training programs
- Access to company‑supported language courses
- Structured onboarding with buddy support
- Career development paths and internal mobility opportunities
If you are interested in taking a new professional opportunity, please submit your application by July 8th.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which is why applications will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other legally protected status.
We welcome applications from anyone who feels they fit the profile we are looking for and who wants to contribute to create an increasingly inclusive culture in a diverse ecosystem.
Sant'Agata Bolognese, IT, 40019
Vehicle Safety Performance Engineer
About the job
Are you eager to take a new opportunity?
Are you looking for a challenging and dynamic environment where to build your professional career?
The role:
We are looking for a Vehicle Safety Performance Engineer to join our headquarters at Sant’Agata Bolognese (BO), you will hierarchically report to the Head of Biw Structures & Vehicle Safety and functionally to the Coordinator of Vehicle safety.
You will be responsible to define passive requirements during product development and support R&D structures with recommendations on vehicles safety issues (Vehicle Safety, Crash & Rollover performance, Safety System - air bag, safety belt, sensors, etc.). Moreover, you will plan and organize vehicle safety tests, analyse results and address issues to competent functions.
You will be responsible to perform the following activities during product development process:
• To support Vehicle Safety Development phase with requirements related to new safety requirements;
• To support Concept, Design, since the first phase of a new project, with technical recommendation on safety parameters (shapes, dimensions of parts, lay out,…) in terms of passive safety;
• To give technical support during suppliers/partners selection for vehicle safety systems (passive: e.g. air bag, seat belt, etc.);
• To interact with R&D organizational units since concept phase (BIW-Trim, Chassis, Powertrain, Electric-Electronics, Concept Development etc.) in order to give supports during the engineering phase on safety requests;
• To manage technical safety problems during prototypes and Pre-series development phases in cooperation with suppliers/partners;
• To define number and type of crash and other tests (depending on models): steering of external and internal resources, updating of data systems for crash simulations and electronic parameters;
• To take part to crash tests and other tests (for proto and series components) within the Group and to analyse results by identifying – where needed - possible engineering changes with the support of relevant R&D organizational units;
• To take part to validation processes with external authority or to prepare selfcertification accordingly with specific Countries laws (safety tests as parts of overall homologation tests);
• To held relations with external partners, for safety requests, during development and validation tests;
• To plan and scheduling activities in order to respect the overall project timing (by managing the trade off between time and costs).
About you:
- Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or Biomedical Engineering
- At least 5 years of passive Safety experience on performance settings, achieving and type approval Experience in Airbag and seat belt module development and release
- Experience in CAE simulation for occupant protection and pedestrian protection
- Knowledge of High Voltage norms and requirements in Automotive safety field
- Availability of business trips
- Fluent English. Italian and German will be considered a plus
- Looking ahead strategically
- Good attitude on people empowerment
- High skills in managing complexity
- Effective communication
- Inter functional work, team working
- Flexibility/Adaptability
- Negotiation Attitude
- Time Management
What we offer
Salary & Benefit
- Applicable national collective bargaining agreement: CCNL Industria Metalmeccanica
- Annual gross salary starting from € 46.400, commensurate with experience and skills
- Company bonus and individual bonus (if applicable)
- Relocation allowance (if applicable)
- Comprehensive health insurance for employees and family members
- Flexible hours and hybrid working model (if applicable)
- Company canteen
- Favorable car leasing and purchase conditions within the Group Brands
- Sustainable commuting options, including carpooling and company shuttles
- Welfare programs supporting wellbeing, personal needs, health prevention and work‑life balance
- Paid special leaves on top of national contract annual leaves (e.g. specialist visits for relatives, pets..)
- Dedicated parenthood programs and paid leaves for children enrollment
Learning & Development
- Continuous upskilling through digital and on‑site training programs
- Access to company‑supported language courses
- Structured onboarding with buddy support
- Career development paths and internal mobility opportunities
If you are interested in taking a new professional opportunity, please submit your application by July 8th.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which is why applications will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other legally protected status.
We welcome applications from anyone who feels they fit the profile we are looking for and who wants to contribute to create an increasingly inclusive culture in a diverse ecosystem.
Sant'Agata Bolognese, IT, 40019
Sant'Agata Bolognese, IT, 40019