Senior Safety Performance Engineer

Company: Stellantis
Location: Auburn Hills
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description: The Senior Safety Performance Engineer is responsible for leading the safety development activities for their assigned vehicle programs to ensure all identified safety functional objectives are achieved on time. They are responsible for supporting impact script development, identifying design enablers, executing component and full vehicle test plans. Key Responsibilities: Safety development, customer functional objectives target setting, and vehicle level test plan execution; specifically, for the vehicle crash regulatory and third-party ratings Support the vehicle integration and validation process by owning safety performance, leading the attribute team, and supporting tech club and vehicle program requests. This engineer will influence the designs and investigate vehicle issues to determine the root cause, issue the appropriate documentation for issue resolution, and lead the team where issue crosses multiple vehicle disciplines. Be responsible for physical testing and component testing, planning, vehicle build and test prep and execution from concept through launch, including interacting with CAE team for virtual validation. This position requires some travel to Chelsea Proving Grounds The Senior Safety Performance Engineer must possess a strong technical acumen, exceptional communication/organizational skills. Our 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. Generous Paid Time Off We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17 paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24 th through New Years 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 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute Income Protection & Insurance Options Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters. Company Vehicle Lease Program Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products. Family Building Benefit We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy. Support for Your Growth and Giving Back We believe in investing in your future and your passions: 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.

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