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Emerging Safety Investigation Analyst

Engineering & Construction/Analyst

LHH

$25.00 - $35.00 per Hour

Fountain Valley, California

Contractor

Analyst

Engineering & Construction

LHH is actively seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join our client’s Vehicle Safety and Compliance team. Apply today to be part of a team that makes vehicles safer for everyone on the road!

About the Role:

In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and escalating potential safety or regulatory concerns related to vehicle models. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams—including Engineering, Safety Investigations, and Compliance—to ensure timely detection, assessment, and communication of emerging safety issues.

This is a support-level position ideal for someone who enjoys data analysis, process-driven work, and contributing to meaningful safety outcomes in the automotive industry.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and analyze vehicle data to identify potential safety defects or regulatory non-compliance issues.

  • Review safety alerts (SODAS Alerts) using analytics tools and assign appropriate dispositions.

  • Prepare investigation summaries and escalation materials for committee and management review.

  • Collaborate with Engineering teams (Vehicle Safety Investigation and Emerging Issues) to support case analysis.

  • Conduct structured investigations using consumer complaints, warranty data, field reports, NHTSA data, and more.

  • Assess severity, frequency, and detectability of issues using predefined scoring models.

  • Track and manage active cases to meet key performance indicators (KPIs), including investigation timelines and reporting accuracy.

  • Escalate high-priority findings to management promptly and clearly.

  • Coordinate with design, manufacturing, and supplier teams as needed during investigations.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or near completion) in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.

  • Basic understanding of vehicle systems and automotive safety standards is a plus.

  • Familiarity with FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) is helpful.

  • Experience working with data tools such as Excel, Alteryx, or similar platforms is preferred.

  • Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple investigations with accuracy and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently under general supervision.



Pay Details: $25.00 to $35.00 per hour

Search managed by: Kaitlynne Hope

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.



Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy



The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:


  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.


Ref US_EN_27_844845_3097728

Emerging Safety Investigation Analyst

Engineering & Construction/Analyst

LHH

$25.00 - $35.00 per Hour

Fountain Valley, California

Contractor

Analyst

Engineering & Construction

LHH is actively seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join our client’s Vehicle Safety and Compliance team. Apply today to be part of a team that makes vehicles safer for everyone on the road!

About the Role:

In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and escalating potential safety or regulatory concerns related to vehicle models. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams—including Engineering, Safety Investigations, and Compliance—to ensure timely detection, assessment, and communication of emerging safety issues.

This is a support-level position ideal for someone who enjoys data analysis, process-driven work, and contributing to meaningful safety outcomes in the automotive industry.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and analyze vehicle data to identify potential safety defects or regulatory non-compliance issues.

  • Review safety alerts (SODAS Alerts) using analytics tools and assign appropriate dispositions.

  • Prepare investigation summaries and escalation materials for committee and management review.

  • Collaborate with Engineering teams (Vehicle Safety Investigation and Emerging Issues) to support case analysis.

  • Conduct structured investigations using consumer complaints, warranty data, field reports, NHTSA data, and more.

  • Assess severity, frequency, and detectability of issues using predefined scoring models.

  • Track and manage active cases to meet key performance indicators (KPIs), including investigation timelines and reporting accuracy.

  • Escalate high-priority findings to management promptly and clearly.

  • Coordinate with design, manufacturing, and supplier teams as needed during investigations.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or near completion) in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.

  • Basic understanding of vehicle systems and automotive safety standards is a plus.

  • Familiarity with FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) is helpful.

  • Experience working with data tools such as Excel, Alteryx, or similar platforms is preferred.

  • Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple investigations with accuracy and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently under general supervision.



Pay Details: $25.00 to $35.00 per hour

Search managed by: Kaitlynne Hope

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.



Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy



The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:


  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.


Ref US_EN_27_844845_3097728
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