Restraints Engineer

Job#: 3058782
Job Description:
Restraints Engineer
Location: Foster City, California (On-site)
Role Overview
An established leader in autonomous vehicle technology is seeking an experienced Restraints Engineer to join the Vehicle Systems Engineering team. This role owns the restraint system for next-generation autonomous vehicles, spanning from requirements definition through supplier sourcing and validation. The selected engineer will resolve open restraint issues, manage technical specifications, and collaborate closely with cross-functional safety, quality, and manufacturing teams to influence designs for optimal performance, cost, and manufacturability.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own restraint system requirements and specifications, cascading them to components and suppliers.
• Develop restraint components from concept through production release, meeting homologation, certification, and internal safety requirements.
• Lead technical package preparation and evaluation of supplier responses to support sourcing decisions.
• Support resolution of open restraint issues, performing root-cause analysis of design and build issues affecting quality and production readiness.
• Plan, execute, and sign off restraint testing at the component and system levels.
• Apply CAE tools to guide restraint system design and validate safety performance.
• Partner with quality, procurement, manufacturing, and engineering teams to drive complex open issues to closure on schedule.
• Utilize 3D modeling tools to investigate packaging and part relationship issues.
• Manage engineering changes and documentation within JIRA, Confluence, and PLM platforms.

Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Experience: Four or more years of design and release experience with automotive restraint components.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in managing technical specifications, operating CAE tools for restraint development, and utilizing 3D CAD software. Strong understanding of DFMEA, PFMEA, and structured root-cause analysis methodologies. Working knowledge of passive safety regulatory and certification requirements.
Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for next-generation electric and autonomous vehicle development.
• Knowledge of emerging occupant protection technologies.
• Experience utilizing advanced AI tools to accelerate engineering documentation and data analysis.

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