Joe Massa Email & Phone Number

Auburn Hills, Michigan

Responsible for the development and design verification of new applications, and advanced development technologies. Activities include the following:• Lead the development of side applications from phase 0 (award) thru phase 2 (DV) for side impact applications (Curtain, Side, Front Center Airbags)• Support RFQ activities for side impact applications• Provides technical development and mentoring for engineers• Support design reviews for side impact applications• Drive the use of standard designs for side impact applications• Lead the development of active adaptive technology (AAD1) for Drive Airbag unit in North America• Lead the development of a Front Center Airbag as part of a GM ATW project • Lead the development and validation of the first Curtain Airbag commercial vehicle application in North America• Conducted moldflow analysis using Moldex3D

Warren, Michigan, United States

Responsible for the validation of Chassis, Electrical and Infotainment components and subsystems.

Warren, Michigan

Regulatory Integration Engineer for the E1 and E2 SUV programs, and Regulatory Standards Engineer for automated vehicles, active safety technologies, pedestrian protection, event data recorders, bumpers and fuel systems.

Auburn Hills, Michigan

Responsible for the product development and launch of Steering Wheels, Airbags, Seatbelts, Pedestrian Protection Devices and Driver Monitoring Systems for the Global GM Customer Business Unit.

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Responsible for the global product development and launch of Steering Wheels, Airbags and Seatbelts for the Fiat Chrysler Automotive business team.

Sterling Height, Michigan

Responsible for the System Development of North America and Asia application programs, to achieve global vehicle level biomechanical performance requirements.

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Lead the system performance activities for the DaimlerChrysler 2001 RS program and Isuzu 555 frontal programs.

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Developed predictive MADYMO models and conducted DOE’s to identify restraint system specifications that met all biomechanical targets for the DaimlerChrysler 2001 RS frontal program (DAB, PAB, and Seatbelts). Supported customer barrier testing and data analysis.

Troy, Michigan

I worked on site at Chrysler Jeep and Truck developing predictive LS-DYNA / MADYMO models and conducted DOE’s to identify restraint system specifications that met all biomechanical targets. I also developed a dynamic component level test method to determine the HVAC core stiffness, which significantly improved the model prediction of Femur forces.

Birmingham, Michigan

I worked as a software technical support engineer for EASi-CRASH and EASi-MAD. My main responsibilities included identifying product specifications, technical support, sales support and training.