Brake CAE NVH Engineer

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In this position...
Ford Underbody Systems Engineering UnSE is seeking a highly motivated CAE NVH engineer to join the Brake NVH CAE team. This engineer will work closely with the brake team design and release engineers and NVH team to ensure that the requirements are being met and that results are being delivered on time. When brake noises are detected the Brake NVH CAE engineer will use their knowledge and toolbox to recommend possible solutions to the brake design and release engineers. This position will require working with global Ford team members depending on the current assignments.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

What youll do...

Build and analyze brake system to resolve squeal issues on current and future programs using Abaqus.
Brake squeal analysis and recommend design changes to rotor pad (lining chamfers/slots) anchor bracket caliper housing to eliminate squeal noise.
Perform Hyperstudy analysis to predict and correlate friction anisotropic properties with FRF test data.
Correlate brake component normal mode frequencies with FRF tests.
Perform modal separation analysis for rotor in-place and out-of-place modes.
Force transmissibility analysis based on brake load.

Youll have...
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree.
5 years of experience in NVH CAE analysis.

Even better you may have...
Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering or related degree.
Proficient use of Nastran HyperMesh HyperView HyperWorks Abaqus for NVH CAE analysis.
Experience with optimization software such as Optistruct HyperStudy ModeFRONTIER and/or HEEDS.
Proficient use of CAD software (Catia/3DX preferred).
Understanding of chassis components and operation of front/rear suspensions and braking systems.
Experience using Catia CATScript PYTHON scripts and VBS or Excel macros.
Experience running brake squeal complex eigenvalue analyses.
Strong analytical and project management skills.
Demonstrated high level of communication skills and teamwork.
Innate desire and ability to learn and apply advanced software tools.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural team.

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!

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Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care 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 8.

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

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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