Crash Safety Structure CAE Analyst at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Crash Safety, Structural Analysis, Vehicle Design, Material Selection, Crashworthiness, Finite Element Analysis, Simulation Tools, Safety Regulations, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Quality Control, Vehicle Engineering, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Testing, Regulatory Compliance

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Analyze test data and provide insights and recommendations for further improvements in vehicle design. Perform structural analysis to ensure full-vehicle robustly meets all applicable safety regulations and public domain requirements in US (FMVSS, IIHS, NCAP) and World-wide (EuroNCAP, ECE, CNCAP, CIASI, etc). Conduct component / full-vehicle crash tests as required to validate CAE models for accurate analysis / predictions. Collaborate with Body, Chassis, and Powertrain / Battery engineers to choose appropriate materials that balance strength, weight, and cost for optimal crash performance. Assess the impact of new/advanced materials on crashworthiness and structural integrity. Analyze test data and provide insights and recommendations for further improvements in vehicle design. Perform structural analysis to ensure full-vehicle robustly meets all applicable safety regulations and public domain requirements in US (FMVSS, IIHS, NCAP) and World-wide (EuroNCAP, ECE, CNCAP, CIASI, etc). Collaborate with Body engineers to choose appropriate materials that balance strength, weight, and cost for optimal crash performance. Established and active employee resource groups A Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, structural engineering, or a related field required. Minimum 5+ years of CAE experience in automotive safety with emphasis on structural crashworthiness and high voltage system integrity (Hybrid and BEV architectures). Minimum of experience in 1 program cycles in design, development, and validation of crashworthiness with emphasis on Body-on-Frame vehicles. A Master's degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, structural engineering, or a related field required. Proficient in ICE/HEV/BEV vehicle architectures and loadpath analysis required to meet crashworthiness requirements in Front, Side, Rear impact modes including Roof strength. Experience with crash test coordination, analysis of crash test data, and involvement in vehicle safety assessments is highly valued. Very proficient in Finite Element Analysis (LS-Dyna) and simulation tools used in crashworthiness analysis. Strong understanding of vehicle steel, aluminum and plastic materials and the implications for crashworthiness. Thorough knowledge of safety regulations and standards, such as FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) and public domain requirements such as NCAP, IIHS, etc. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify safety risks, propose solutions, and contribute to continuous improvement. Understanding of quality control processes (Failure Mode Avoidance, DFMEA, Robustness) and a proactive approach to identifying areas for improvement in safety methodologies and processes. Strong background in vehicle design and engineering principles, with a focus on safety-related aspects. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey complex technical information. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, testing, and regulatory compliance teams.

Responsibilities

Analyze test data and provide insights for vehicle design improvements. Conduct structural analysis to ensure compliance with safety regulations and perform crash tests to validate CAE models.