CAE Engineer-Durability & Dynamics

at  Ford Motor Company

Ford Product Development - IPTSE is utilizing Critical Design Thinking & Analytical methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that will delight our customers. Our employees are laser-focused on bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. From traditional internal combustion engines to hybrids & fully electrified powertrains for mobility technologies, our Product Development teams around the world are working together with excitement to make smart vehicles for a smart world.

Basic Qualifications

• Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
• 2+ years of industry experience in the following:
• Dynamic modeling of engine components &/or subsystems
• Behavior/prediction of dynamic & NVH performance of mechanical systems under mechanical, thermal and vibration loading
• Optimization of engine components &/or subsystems for performance, durability, quality, weight and cost
• Heat transfer modelling & it’s impact on engine components and subsystems

• Utilization of Six Sigma tools2+ years of experience in using/applying CAE dynamics and optimization methods in design & development of internal combustion engine components and subsystems

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
• Proficiency in use of problem-solving tools (Six Sigma, DOE, Controls Theory, etc.)
• Six Sigma Green Belt trained or preferably Six Sigma Black Belt certified
• Exceptional proven problem solving ability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Experience working with engineering team in a global setting/regions
• Comfortable working in an environment where problems are not always well-defined, and keen about learning new tools, methods and techniques
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Plan & conduct FEA/CAE analyses of engine components/systems with respect to multibody dynamics, durability & NVH attributes
• Provide design direction & recommendations for the design of engine components/systems based on results obtained from FEA/CAE/Optimization analyses.
• Apply analytical reliability & robustness methodologies to optimize engine components and systems
• Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve engine components CAE guideline/procedures.
• Collaborate with components/systems engineers to provide design direction and confirmation to achieve targets for performance, quality, function, weight and cost
• Support expedited concern resolution with cross functional teams including the design, manufacturing, quality, etc.
• Collaborate with components/system engineers to resolve engine components/systems issues for both prototype and production programs
• Closely work with components, tech specs & tech leaders in identifying new & updated methodologies that can further improve component/system design and contribute towards DV efficiency objectives.
• Apply & use Excite Power Unit, Excite Designer, Valdyn, Hyperworks, iSIGHT, Optistruct, SimLab, MATLAB, CATIA, GT Suite, HPC, Nastran, Abaqus, FEMFAT, Advanced MS Office suite (Excel & PowerPoint), Unix/Linux

Please refer the Job description for details