Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Integration Engineer

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In this position...

As a CAE Engineer at Ford Motor Company you will be at the forefront of virtual product development integrating advanced analytical tools and methodologies to drive design improvements and ensure the quality performance and safety of our next-generation vehicles. You will play a critical role in the end-to-end analytical progression of our products from concept to launch contributing to key attributes such as Vehicle NVH Durability and Safety.

What youll do...

• Ensure a single source of truth for all input data including CAD Bill of Materials (BOM) welds and material properties. You will manage model quality support sign-off processes and resolve issues with input data.
• Develop and execute model build plans manage flexible CAE architectures and support sub-system model gathering. You will also be responsible for model quality and sign-off support ensuring packages are ready for meshing.
• Drive end-to-end analytical progression for milestone signoff across various vehicle attributes including Vehicle NVH Body NVH Durability Safety Thermal Systems Water Management Chassis and Electric Powertrain/Battery/PT. This includes optimization Total Value Management (TVM) competitive analytical benchmarking and test-to-CAE correlation support.
• Lead co-creation efforts to develop and validate countermeasures facilitate cross-attribute validation. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive design improvements and communicate program status to senior management.
• Identify and implement efficiency projects to achieve faster model builds accelerate CAE loops and automate analysis workflows. You will contribute to the development of Fords CAE process and global CAE alignment initiatives.
• Manage issue resolution processes drive analysis progression status report on CAE health and facilitate discussions for CAE countermeasures.
• Utilize Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems to manage store and retrieve CAE models analysis results and related engineering data ensuring seamless collaboration across global teams and throughout the product development lifecycle.

Youll have...

Minimum

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• 3 Years - Proven experience in Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) within the automotive or a related industry.
• 3 Years - Hands-on experience using CAE tools and methodologies for structural thermal NVH or safety analysis.
• 3 Years - Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (e.g. 3DX SDM TeamCenter) for engineering data management and collaboration.
• 3 Years Familiarity with automotive product development processes and cycles.
• Excellent problem-solving analytical and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative cross-functional team environment.
• Experience using Nastran HyperMesh HyperView HyperWorks Abaqus.
• Experience with scripting or programming for automation (e.g. Python MATLAB).

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

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 builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up childcare and more

Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments 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 Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7 - 8.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
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