Vehicle Passive Safety Manager

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At SEGULA Technologies you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and help shaping the future within an engineering company which is at the heart of innovation. From 3D printing, augmented reality, connected vehicle to the factory of the future – new technologies are part of our 15,000 ingenious collaborators’ day-to-day life. Would you like to join in?

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SEGULA Technologies is always looking for new, ingenious, and daring talents worldwide to support all the major industrial actors within the automotive, aeronautics, energy, railway, naval, oil & gas and pharmaceutical sectors.

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We are seeking a Vehicle Passive Safety Manager to join our team in Barcelona for one of our VAG Group clients, to lead the development, validation, and integration of passive safety systems, ensuring vehicle compliance with global crash regulations and NCAP requirements. This role involves managing a team of engineers, coordinating cross-functional safety initiatives, and driving technical excellence in occupant and pedestrian protection.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Passive Safety Engineering team.
• Define strategy, roadmaps, and technical targets for passive safety performance.
• Oversee crash simulations (CAE/FEA) and physical crash testing to validate occupant and pedestrian protection.
• Ensure compliance with international regulations and consumer testing requirements (ECE R, FMVSS, Euro NCAP, US NCAP, C-NCAP, Latin NCAP, etc.).
• Coordinate development and integration of passive safety components (airbags, seatbelts, seats, structural reinforcements).
• Act as the main technical contact for internal stakeholders, suppliers, and certification authorities regarding passive safety.
• Review and approve technical documentation, test reports, and homologation files.
• Drive innovation in passive safety solutions, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with company product strategy.
• Mentor, coach, and develop the engineering team to strengthen technical expertise and leadership.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• 6–9+ years of experience in vehicle safety engineering, with strong background in passive safety.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams or projects.
• In-depth knowledge of crash regulations, consumer tests, and homologation processes.
• Hands-on experience with crash simulation tools (LS-DYNA, PAM-CRASH, Abaqus) and test data correlation.
• Strong understanding of restraint systems and vehicle crash structures.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); Spanish language are a plus.

Our world is dynamic, full of opportunities and our clients and colleagues constantly inspire us. However, we know that performance and engagement also depend on a healthy work environment that values people and their well-being.

That’s why we have created a benefits package designed to make your life more comfortable in our team, where you can feel supported and appreciated.

Here’s what we offer:

• Hybrid work schedule: We offer you flexibility! You can work from home or the office, depending on your needs and the company’s requirements, in coordination with your managers.💻🏢
• Meal vouchers 🍽️
• Easter and Christmas gift vouchers (discretionary): During the holidays, you will receive gift vouchers on a separate card, helping you enjoy shopping and surprise your loved ones with beautiful presents. 🎁
• Private clinic medical subscription: With the medical subscription we provide, you can ensure that your health is taken care of efficiently and comfortably. 🏥
• Discounts at partner dental clinics: Take advantage of discounts at our partner dental clinics to maintain your oral health at a more affordable price. 🦷
• Internal Courses: LinkedIn Learning and other internal tools💻
• Referral bonuses: We offer you attractive bonuses for recommending talented new colleagues. 💶
• Christmas party: An annual tradition that we look forward to, where we reconnect and enjoy together in a festive atmosphere! 🎉

Other benefits according to legal provisions:

• Reimbursement for glasses.👓
• Reimbursement for business travel.🚗

Let’s shape the future together!