Seat Structures CAE Engineer

The Seating CAE Engineer will be responsible for analyzing and optimizing unique seat structures to meet federal and internal performance requirements. You will work with a diverse team to launch the next generation Vehicle Platform Architectures for electric vehicles.

What youll do...

• Work with Program Design safety and CAE teams to develop first second and third row seat systems for electric vehicle platforms
• Develop CAE models for analyzing seat strength & stiffness at seat level and seat on body level as per Ford modeling guidelines. Model all mechanisms (recliner latch track etc.) for all the seats and be capable of creating various seat position
• Where appropriate conduct DOE/DFSS studies by utilizing optimization tools on seat designs to meet performance requirements within the constraints of conflicting attributes such cost and mass.
• Support quick concept development of new and emerging ideasand work in a cross-functional environment to identify and overcome technical challenges and meet requirements
• Participate in post-test teardowns to correlate CAE results to physical tests.
• 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.
• Responsible for post processing results for belt bolt weld sectional forces and creating animations to identifying critical load paths
• Participate in design reviews and present design concepts. Make recommendations to improve and refine designs
  

Youll have...

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5 years of experience in creating and running CAE models for seat systems
• Working knowledge and experience using CAE pre- post- processing codes such as Hyperworks ANSA Primer LS-Prepost equivalent for geometry cleanup and meshing
• Be able to run debug and post-process Nastran LS-Dyna or equivalent for CAE analysis.
• Be able to run one or more of following optimization tools: HEEDs ModeFRONTIER Optistruct Tosca Inspire ANSYS
• Familiarity with CAD tools such as CATIA/3Dx and capable of using CAD to develop CAE models from scratch.
• Strong knowledge and application of engineering fundamentals.
• Proven ability to analyze data draw appropriate conclusions and make solid recommendations.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple assignments at one time.
  

Even better you may have...

• M.S./Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5-10 years of experience in creating and running CAE models
• Expert knowledge and experience using CAE preprocessing codes such as Hypermesh ANSA equivalent for geometry cleanup and meshing
• Expert knowledge of modeling and analysis of various metals/plastics material systems (i.e. stampings castings injection molding etc) and joining technologies (spot/line welds SPR FDS adhesives etc).
  

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 $109100-$182800

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is available for this position.

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