Vehicle Safety Engineer - Indaiatuba/SP
3 days ago• Indaiatuba, Brazil
Description
We are looking for a Vehicle Safety Performance Integration Engineer to lead safety performance development and validation activities, ensuring the highest standards of technical excellence for our products.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate and cascade vehicle-level safety requirements into detailed component-level specifications to ensure consistent compliance across all subsystems.
- Develop and deliver practical, timely technical solutions that align with Vehicle Technical Specifications (VTS) and meet defined safety performance targets.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define actionable plans that ensure delivery of targeted vehicle performance outcomes.
- Collaborate effectively with global teams in a cross-functional, multicultural environment to drive alignment and achieve shared engineering objectives.
- Develop, execute, and document detailed test plans and schedules to support validation activities.
- Contribute to hardware-based test reduction initiatives and drive the implementation of the Road-Lab-Math (RLM) strategy to optimize validation processes.
- Review program and process results; analyze and interpret test data, identifying and resolving anomalies to maintain accuracy and reliability.
- Prepare comprehensive formal technical test reports and provide support for vehicle validation and type approval activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
- Present clear, well-structured action plans and strategic recommendations to leadership, enabling informed decision-making and alignment with organizational objectives.
Required Experience & Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering.
- Active CREA.
- Fluency in Portuguese and English.
- Basic knowledge of Automotive Passive Safety Performance development.
- Proficiency in evaluating test results (CAE and physical).
- Knowledge of statistical and optimization tools and techniques.
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
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Required Skills
- Demonstrate GM Core Values and behaviors.
- Technical curiosity and problem-solving mindset.
- Engineering rigor and strong analytical capabilities.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt effectively.
- Creativity and initiative in independent problem solving.
- Ability to lead multifunctional teams for issue resolution.
- Strong analytical skills to solve complex problems.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Able to create and manage project plans autonomously.
- Strong independent judgment and ability to propose creative solutions.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration orientation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Engineering.
- Knowledge of CONTRAN and ECE standards.
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This 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}.
The selected candidate will be required to travel < 25% for this role.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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Client-provided location(s): Indaiatuba, Brazil
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202601573
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-03-15T23:56:43
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
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- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
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- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
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- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
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- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
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