Body Exteriors and Closures CAE Engineer

Ford Motor • Allen Park, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford's Research and Advanced Engineering team takes new ideas from theory to reality. Every day, we develop advanced energy management and propulsion technologies, create cutting-edge materials and manufacturing processes, and curate world-class cabin experiences that redefine what it means to drive a Ford. The Body Exteriors and Closures CAE Engineer will lead the CAE analysis of next generation Model e products, in one or more of the following areas: Closures and Body Exteriors. This is a hybrid position requiring the employee to live within a reasonable commuting distance from the Allen Park, Michigan worksite.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
• 4 years of experience with utilizing pre-processing tools to create CAE models and post-processing tools to visualize results using Altair Hypermesh or ANSA.
• 4 years of experience conducting CAE analysis using Abaqus including debugging and generating results to drive robust designs.
• 4 years of experience conducting CAE analysis using Ls-Dyna including debugging and generating results to drive robust designs.
• 3 years of experience optimizing designs for mass and performance using optimization tools such as Tosca or Optistruct.
• 2 years of experience conducting CAE analysis of metallic and non-metallic structures using linear and non-linear material models based on test data.
• 2 years of experience using CAE tools conduct correlation studies between tests and analysis to verify vehicle and system level performance.
• 1 year of experience developing or utilizing Python/TCL scripts for automation of pre-processing of models and for material verification within CAE models.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CAE analysis of next generation Model e products, in one or more of the following areas: Closures and Body Exteriors.
• Work with D&R engineers to drive design resolutions using both linear and non-linear CAE analysis.
• Develop component, system and vehicle level CAE models and complete analysis following Ford CAE modeling/analysis guidelines.
• Direct other analysts to create CAE models and run analysis.
• Conduct DOE studies utilizing optimization tools to meet performance requirements within the constraints of conflicting attributes such as cost and mass.
• Develop CAE based countermeasures to meet requirements and work with program members to develop design proposals that meet cost and weight targets.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior