Safety Forensic Engineer – GPSSC

General Motors

Safety Forensic Engineer investigating GM vehicle performance anomalies and safety concerns through data analysis. Collaborating with teams to enhance safety and compliance practices at GM.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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)

Benefits

Comp & perks

From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions.

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisengineering analysisfield inspectioncomponent developmentsubsystem researchvehicle regulationsNHTSA special crash investigationsTREAD reporting

Soft Skills

detail orientedinquisitive natureinterpersonal skillscollaborationorganizational skillspresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering