• Built state-of-the-art finite element analysis (FEA) models of automotive structures, interiors, and restraints.• Utilized LS-DYNA to conduct comprehensive CAE analyses to improve structural crashworthiness and occupant safety.• Improved vehicle designs by conducting full Vehicle, system, sled, and components level evaluations.• Provided crucial support in the development of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV/EVs) and the transition to LFP batteries. Enhanced vehicle crashworthiness to ensure the protection of high-voltage (HV) batteries, contributing to the overall safety of electric vehicles.• Wrote reports/requirements on test instrumental set-up plan, attended, and evaluated tests.• Performed detailed post-crash test analysis and correlated CAE simulations to lab results. • Used correlated simulations and collaborated closely with cross-functional engineering teams to drive countermeasures to improve crash safety performance.• Incorporated advanced dummy models, including THOR, HIII 50th, ES-2re, and SID-IIs, into CAE models to allow for accurate predictions of occupant injury performance.• Implemented detailed FEA airbags, seat belts, retractors, and pretensioners models into CAE models to improve occupant safety analysis.• Demonstrated innovative thinking by improving and inventing new airbag designs, resulting in the successful filing and awarding of two airbag design patents.• Leveraged optimization software (DOE) modeFRONTIER to identify critical parameters and optimize designs for a program.• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills by managing a small group of individuals to work closely to ensure that deadlines are met, and communicated needs with supervisor. Consistently updated project status to team in meetings, discussions, and development events. • Supported development of simulation procedures, methodologies, and continuous improvement activities by authoring a comprehensive Crash Safety Common Best Practice.