Safety Forensic Engineer – GPSSC

Responsibilities

• Inspect, research and analyze the field performance of GM current and past production vehicle.
• Work with data research to identify potential anomalies in field performance that should be understood in more detail.
• Research the development of components and subsystems within the context of observed field performance by collaborating with other GM resources.
• This may include identifying and interviewing GM employees as well as probing GM systems for historical information related to the parts in question.
• Utilize existing field inspection processes to gain further information about specific vehicles.
• When appropriate, conduct field inspections of post-crash vehicles or in the possession of a customer.
• Compile and scrutinize gathered information to resolve if the observed field performance may constitute an emerging issue.
• Make formal presentations to the Safety and Compliance Categorization Team (SCCT) or Potential Investigation Review (PIR) board.
• Support resulting investigations as required with background information and engineering analysis.
• Coordinate SCCT agenda with engineers, managers and senior managers and facilitate meetings to produce concise case decisions.
• Develop knowledge and/or working experience with GM vehicle hazards, vehicle regulations, federal data systems and investigations, NHTSA special crash investigations, TREAD reporting.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required
• Minimum 2+ years of post graduation experience.
• Detail oriented with inquisitive nature
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with employees, dealers and customers
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with BFOs, Technical Specialists, and Systems Engineering
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to travel as needed (5% max; mostly local)