Durability CAE Engineer at Ford Global Career Site

Allen Park, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jan, 26

Salary

161435.0

Posted On

16 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Structural Durability, CAE Methodologies, Linear FEA, Non-Linear FEA, Abaqus, nCode, Nastran, Pre-Processing Tools, Post-Processing Tools, Altair Hypermesh, ANSA, Optimization Tools, Tosca, Optistruct, Python, TCL

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the Dearborn office. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from Dearborn, MI. Lead the CAE analysis of next generation Model E products, in one or more of the following areas: Body, Closures, Body Exteriors, Interiors and Chassis. Work with D&R engineers to drive design resolutions using both linear and non-linear CAE analysis. Develop component, system and vehicle level CAE models and complete analysis following Ford CAE modeling/analysis guidelines. Where appropriate, conduct studies utilizing optimization tools to meet performance requirements within the constraints of conflicting attributes such as cost and mass. Develop CAE based countermeasures to meet requirements and work with program members to develop design proposals that meet cost and weight targets. Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Systems Engineering, or a related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation. 4 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Develop actionable solutions to structural durability issues for vehicle systems utilizing advanced CAE methodologies including linear and non-linear FEA and codes including Abaqus, nCode and Nastran. 2. Utilize pre-processing tools to create CAE models and post-processing tools to visualize results, including Altair Hypermesh or ANSA. 2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Conduct CAE analysis using Abaqus and Nastran, including debugging and generating results to drive robust designs. 2. Optimize designs for mass and performance using optimization tools, Tosca or Optistruct. 2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Analyzing test or CAE data, drawing appropriate conclusions and making design recommendations to meet vehicle component and system requirements. 2. Develop Python and TCL scripts for automation of pre-processing of models. We are offering a salary of $109,512.00 - $161,435.76/yr. As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases Tuition assistance Established and active employee resource groups Paid time off for individual and team community service A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Lead the CAE analysis of next generation Model E products in various areas including Body, Closures, and Chassis. Develop CAE models and conduct analysis to drive design resolutions and meet performance requirements.