Safety Investigation Engineer

Location(s): Smyrna, TN

Job Schedule: Full-time

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in a related Engineering discipline

Sponsorship: No

Come Drive Innovation with Us.

We are currently looking for a Safety Investigation Engineer to join our team in Smyrna, TN.

This qualified candidate will work in the area of safety investigations, focusing on data and parts analysis, field investigations, and risk assessment. The position is cross-functional and cross-cultural, working with engineering design, manufacturing, parts quality, and field staff, including teams in the Americas region and in Japan.

A Day in the Life:   

• Identify and investigate engineering issues potentially impacting safety and/or regulatory compliance by analyzing cross-functional data sources and working with Product Safety, Technical Compliance, and Field Quality Investigations teams.

• Investigate incidents with data analysis, part collection and testing, or vehicle-level incident investigation (on-site or scramble to vehicle location).

• Support handover of complete investigations to Vital Issues team for potential field action.

• Report investigation status to executive management.

• Support special investigations (e.g., Regulatory Agency requests, media inquiries, etc.).

• This position requires occasional domestic travel.

Who We’re Looking for:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related Engineering field

• Experience: 1-2 years minimum of directly related professional-level Engineering experience, or equivalent

• Ability to perform work onsite at Field Quality Center, Smyrna, TN

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite. Excel and PowerPoint required, Power BI is a plus

Desired:

• Basic knowledge of vehicle design and manufacturing

• Familiarity with major automotive systems (powertrain, brake/chassis, electrical, advanced driver assistance technologies, seat belts, airbags, telematics systems, etc.)

• Familiarity with data analytics and tools

• Familiarity with automotive diagnostic tools

• Strong organizational ability with keen attention to detail

• Be self-motivated and willing to challenge yourself to develop your talents and skill sets

• Strong communication skills both written and oral

• Internal candidates at E1-E3 level will be considered

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace.  All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.    

All of us at Nissan – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.  **Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time. **

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

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.