DRE Airbags Engineer

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As the DRE Airbags Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Oversee integration and testing of the vehicle's restraint sub-system across both new development programs and ongoing model updates.

• Develop, maintain, and update comprehensive test and integration plans, including timelines, resource forecasts, and material needs.

• Lead the full testing lifecycle—from planning through execution, teardown, reporting, and issue resolution.

• Support the creation and continuous improvement of internal engineering specifications in collaboration with Design Release Engineers (DREs).

• Apply engineering expertise to extract insights from test data and field issues, sharing learnings with the broader team to foster technical growth.

• Ensure timely generation and submission of test reports—aiming for closure and review-ready documents within 24 hours post-test.

• Actively participate in maintaining and improving test lab operations, including equipment calibration, organization (6S), and material procurement.

• Partner with DREs for restraint and interior components to understand system behavior and drive integrated sub-system development.

• Collect and compile test data and documentation into internal databases, conducting initial evaluations and standardizing data entry.

• For supplier-led tests, gather all relevant information, perform first-level analysis, and update internal systems accordingly.

• Facilitate root cause investigations and corrective actions by coordinating with component owners and technical teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

• Hands-on experience or solid understanding of automotive restraint systems and/or interior components, ideally gained in an OEM or Tier 1 environment.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and sound engineering fundamentals.

• Effective communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders such as executives or cross-functional teams.

• High standards of professional integrity and ethical conduct.

• Physically capable of handling automotive interior components during assembly and testing operations.

Salary Range:$90,000 - $105,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

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