Occupant Safety CAE Engineer

In this position...
The Safety Engineer will be responsible for generating occupant CAE models through multiple stages of development.
You will also conceptualize Design Engineer Develop and support the launch of next generation Vehicle Platform Architectures for electric vehicles.

You 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 pedestrian impact roof strength and low speed damageability.

What youll do...

Work with Advanced Vehicle Crash Safety and Program Design teams to develop occupant CAE models in LS-Dyna for various crash modes.
Collaborate with responsible D&Rs and associated component suppliers to ensure component CAE models are properly correlated and/or reasonable initial assumptions are being made.

Where appropriate conduct DOE/DFSS studies by utilizing optimization tools to meet performance requirements within the constraints of conflicting attributes such cost and mass.
Support quick concept development of new and emerging ideas.

Assess the system level occupant performance for all relevant impact configurations.
Optimize the performance of the relevant components needed to meet occupant performance targets (airbags seat belts steering column seats instrument panel interior trim etc.)

Collaborate with the safety structures team in case structural performance of the BIW does not allow meeting occupant performance targets.
Support the creation of standard work procedures for delivering quality models and simulation results.

Work in a cross-functional 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.
Support the delivery of the occupant safety attribute with high quality CAE models during all program phases all the way through Start-of-Production.

Youll have...

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

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 experience in occupant safety CAE
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


Even better you may have...
Non-linear 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 cross-functionally 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 quickly and oftentimes with little direction.
Comfortable presenting to executive leadership and clearly articulate significant engineering and material cost efficiencies.



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 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 and ranges from $80.




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