Technical Expert-Analytical Methods & Processes, CAE Underbody Systems

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In this position...
CAE Technical expert to lead method development correlation and analytical process standardization initiatives in Underbody Systems CAE Department.

What youll do...

• Analytical durability methods development: Identify common aspects and distinctions between chassis transmission and driveline durability CAE methods. Create best practices on modeling and analysis leveraging best aspects.
• Test/CAE Correlation: Collaborate closely with US European and Mexican suspension and steering durability CAE teams and technical experts to develop align and deliver highly correlated analytical methods. Work hand-in-hand with physical test laboratories CAE specialists and core design engineers to ensure test boundary conditions are perfectly defined understood and replicated in the virtual environment.
• Analytical methods towards requirements: Identify opportunities to create new analytical methods to evaluate requirements with a view to analytical signoff. Work closely with core and CAE technical experts on creating these methods and deploying them.
• Global Process Standardization: Establish implement and govern common global engineering practices and standardized toolsets to track and deliver program milestones quality metrics warranty reduction initiatives method development and correlation workstreams across all Underbody Systems Engineering CAE teams.
• AI/ML applications to CAE: Identify opportunities for application of advanced technology to analytical methods. Coach and mentor global teams on using these technologies to Enhance robustness and delivery.
• Global Resource Integration (LCC): Strategically leverage Best Cost / Low-Cost Country (LCC) engineering teams to deliver cost-effective high-quality and highly efficient simulation solutions. Ensure these global teams have the required analytical technical maturity and are seamlessly integrated with US Europe and Mexico based CAE and Design & Release (D&R) engineering organizations.

Youll have...

Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Automotive Systems Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
10 years of professional experience in automotive CAE (including structural durability NVH MBD or CFD).

Even better you may have...
Project Management: Proven expertise in project management methodologies with a track record of leading complex multi-disciplinary analytical simulation projects from concept to delivery.
Communication: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to collaborate across global multi-cultural engineering teams and present complex technical data to senior leadership.
Technical Depth: Deep understanding of suspension steering driveline and transmission component physics load cases and failure modes.
Tools & Systems: Familiarity with industry-standard CAE solvers (e.g. Abaqus Nastran Ansys Adams Star-CCM) and CAD/PLM environments.
Global Delivery: Experience managing or directing work packages executed by global engineering service providers or offshore/LCC technical centers.
Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly preferred.

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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $115500-$218100.

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 not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

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