Safety CAE; Airbag Simulation Specialist Techincal support

Nuneaton, United Kingdom | Posted on 11/26/2025

• Conduct detailed CAE simulations of airbag systems, ensuring compliance with global safety standards and performance requirements.
• Develop and refine restraint system models, correlating with physical test data to ensure accurate prediction of occupant safety performance.
• Provide technical input into airbag system design and integration, working closely with design and test engineers.
• Support the definition of safety targets and validation plans for airbag systems in line with program objectives.
• Analyse and report simulation results, identifying potential risks, issues, and opportunities for system optimization.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of safety CAE methodologies and best practices within the team.
• Collaborate closely with international teams to ensure alignment across safety CAE activities and deliverables.

Degree/

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Safety Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive safety engineering, with a strong focus on CAE and airbag simulation.

Experience:

• Hands-on expertise in safety-related CAE simulations, specifically in occupant restraint systems and airbag deployment performance.
• Strong understanding of finite element modelling (FEM) and simulation methods for airbag modules, including frontal, side, curtain, and knee airbags.
• Familiarity with occupant injury criteria, crash test dummy models, and regulatory/safety performance requirements (Euro NCAP, ECE, US NCAP, IIHS, FMVSS).
• Experience in using CAE tools for safety and restraint simulations.
• Ability to validate simulation results with physical test data and refine models to improve prediction accuracy.
• Familiarity with vehicle crash worthiness requirements, restraint system integration, and safety performance optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, test, and homologation engineers.
• Background in structured problem-solving methodologies (DFMEA, DVP, 8D, 5Y, DFSS, FTA).

Other skills:

• Strong technical and analytical skills, with attention to detail in modelling and validation.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in reporting and presenting technical findings to stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver results within tight deadlines.
• Passion for safety and commitment to delivering high-quality CAE outcomes