Job 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.

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.

GM 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 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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