Francisco Coelho

Experienced Passive Safety Engineer with a focus on adult occupant biomechanics and vehicle safety performance across diverse automotive projects. Skilled in leading the full development cycle of passive safety systems, including simulation-based restraint design, crash test planning and execution, and correlation with regulatory and consumer safety standards. Strong background in integrating safety requirements into product design to ensure compliance, occupant protection, and system optimization across global markets.

Passive Safety Enginner | Occupant Restraints Integration

As part of a collaboration between Idiada and Stellantis, I am currently responsible for adult occupant biomechanics across LATAM projects, while also supporting other markets in both Idiada and Stellantis initiatives.

My role encompasses the full product development cycle with a focus on Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) performance, including:

• Simulation & Correlation: Conducting Madymo simulations integrated with Hyperview and Meta tools for restraint system development (seatbelts and airbags), Time-to-Fire (TTF) definition, correlation with full vehicle crash tests and other analysis.

• Testing & Validation: Leading full vehicle crash tests for homologation, NCAP protocols, and internal load cases. Managing subsystem tests such as sled tests, body block impacts, and airbag deployments.

• Design Support: Providing safety-focused guidance during design phases to ensure optimal implementation of instrument panels and door trims for enhanced occupant protection.

Mechanical Engineer (Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais)

Atividades e grupos: Membro Equipe de Atletismo de Engenharia (2018-2023)
Membro Equipe Milhagem - Equipe de transmissão (2018)
Membro PJ Consultoria - Equipe de competição (2020-2021)