CAE Safety Research Engineer
CAE Safety Research Engineer
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Job Description
The Safety Engineer will be responsible for safety systems development through multiple stages of development starting from the block diagram architecture phase. You will Conceptualize Design Engineer Develop and support the launch of next generation Vehicle Platform Architectures for electric will use your skills in collaboration systems engineering FMA/design robustness CAE and safety DV Efficiency to develop world class efficient vehicle architectures for frontal side rear and pedestrian impact roof strength and low speed damageability.
Responsibilities
What youll be able to do:
- Work with Advanced Vehicle Crash Safety and Program Design teams to develop full vehicle structural crashworthiness performance for high and low speed frontal side rear impact and pedestrian protection for nextgeneration Vehicle Platform Architectures for electric vehicles.
- Generate feasible vehicle design recommendations working crossfunctionally with engineering teams.
- Responsible for safety finite element analysis of crash modes for new products ensuring innovative and optimized solutions
- Where appropriate conduct DOE/DFSS studies by utilizing optimization tools on vehicle designs to meet performance requirements within the constraints of conflicting attributes such cost and mass.
- Support quick concept development of new and emerging ideas
- Participate in posttest teardowns to correlate CAE results to physical tests.
- Develop prototypes for virtual and physical verification testing
- Ensure designs conform to safety standards and U.S. government regulations.
- Support the creation of standard work procedures for delivering quality models and simulation results.
- Work in a crossfunctional environment to identify and overcome technical challenges and meet requirements
- Be a part of the vision of engineering excellence and a source of knowledge.
- Participate in design reviews and present design concepts. Make recommendations to improve and refine designs
Qualifications
The minimum requirements we seek:
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
- Strong engineering mechanics fundamentals
- Highly motivated and creative
- Strong technical skills and expertise in safety and simulation coupled with a 1st principles approach to problem solving
- 5 years of developing safety systems and components
- 5 years of experience in designing and launching new safety systems from concept to production
- Knowledge of global passive safety public domain and regulatory requirements
- Nonlinear finite element analysis and correlation capability.
- Program experience in analysis and testing.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a diverse global team with good communication and interpersonal skills
- An eagerness to work crossfunctionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
- Ability to thrive in an ambiguous startup environment in which the team works extremely quick and oftentimes with little direction.
- Comfortable presenting to executive leadership and clearly articulate significant engineering and material cost efficiencies.
What youll receive in return:
As part of the Ford family youll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO retirement savings and stock investment plans incentive compensation and much more. Youll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.
If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility we would love to have you join us.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran status.
At Ford the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combatting COVID19. As a result Ford has made the decision to require U.S. salaried employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID19 unless employees require an accommodation for religious or medical reasons. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption.
Employment Type
Full-Time
