Occupant Safety Engineer

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Job details

Company overview

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities:

• Design and develop restraint system components at the sub-system and system levels, ensuring compliance with regulations and customer requirements for Japanese customers.
• Plan, execute, and manage system projects, including budget management, technical realization, and adherence to project schedules.
• Coordinate with internal teams and customers for system integration and optimization.
• Prepare, request, and analyse simulations and tests, including but not limited to crash tests, sled tests, and out-of-position tests.
• Provide system engineering expertise to support product development and cross-functional collaborations, including concept release and recommendation.

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of engineering mechanics, numerical simulation, and experimental methods.
• Strong competency in teamwork, communication, and assertiveness.
• Full professional proficiency in Japanese and fluency in both written and spoken English.
• BEng / MSc / PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics, or comparable subjects

Preferred qualifications:

• Professional experience in the field of passive safety is a plus.

Salary

7 - 11 million yen

Location

Kanagawa