Field Safety Forensic Engineer: Vehicle Investigations

• 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-service vehicles either at dealerships 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

Requirements

• 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)

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Hard Skills

• data analysis
• engineering analysis
• field inspection
• component development
• subsystem research
• vehicle regulations
• NHTSA special crash investigations
• TREAD reporting

Soft Skills

• detail oriented
• inquisitive nature
• interpersonal skills
• collaboration
• organizational skills
• presentation skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering