Technical Compliance Safety- Engineer 2

Location: Smyrna, TN

Job Schedule: Full-time/Onsite

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree

Sponsorship: No

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Technical Compliance Safety Engineer 2 to join our team in Smyrna, TN.

The responsibilities listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties for this role. Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed, to support business objectives. 

The candidate will be part of the Technical Compliance Safety team with primary responsibility for engagement with the Office of Defect Investigation (ODI) of the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA).

Job functions include but are not limited to:

• Maintain strong technical relationships with NHTSA ODI counterparts
• Investigate, prepare, and present responses to NHTSA pre-Investigative requests
• Review, analyze, and interpret incident data from the field to identify and assess potential vehicle safety concerns
• Coordinate with Field Quality Investigations (FQI), Field Quality Assurance (FQA), Nissan Legal and Nissan R&D (NTCNA and/or NML) to facilitate Nissan response to NHTSA formal safety investigations
• Assist with material collection for Nissan’s responses to NHTSA safety investigations
• Monitor and review Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) complaints filed with NHTSA for Nissan and Infiniti vehicles
• Research  previous actions by NHTSA and other OEMs with respect to safety concerns within Nissan

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or highly technical field
• Two or more years of directly related professional-level automotive experience
• Knowledge of vehicle Safety systems such as airbags, restraints, or driver assistance systems

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Previous experience with analysis and/or investigation of field issues 
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office

People are our most valuable assets, and Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products, and communicating from a position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.