CAE Body Structure Engineer

General Motors•Warren, MI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The CAE Body Structure Engineer will gather information from various sources, build and run analytical models, and interpret results for customers. This role involves attending development team meetings, interacting with compartment integration teams, and leading the development of new engineering analysis capabilities. The engineer will participate with Product Development teams on new/major/minor designs, providing analysis to assess performance. Responsibilities include creating and executing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) plans, leading CAE suppliers and internal resources, and performing structural analysis on complete Trimmed Vehicle Structures (BIW, Chassis Structure, Interior Structure, Fixed Glass, Bumpers, Modules, and Closures). The role also involves coordinating resources for virtual assessment of designs, comparing results to performance requirements, recommending viable design solutions for mass and cost efficiency, and planning/implementing test and/or development programs to enhance CAE capability. Additionally, the engineer will use CAE to explain physical testing results, engineer solutions with validation and release engineers, and stay updated on new technology, competitive products, and CAE tools/trends. This position operates under a Hybrid Work Policy (3 days In-Office, 2 Days Remote) and requires the ability to report to a local office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
Five (5) years of experience as a CAE Engineer, Automotive Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or related role.
Five (5) years of experience with 2D and 3D CAD modeling.
Five (5) years of experience with Finite Element Analysis Tools.
Five (5) years of experience with Structural Durability Analysis and Simulations Utilizing N Code including Design Life.
Five (5) years of experience with Linear and Non-Linear Simulations including Abaqus, Nastran and Dyna.
Five (5) years of experience performing structural analysis on complete Trimmed Vehicle Structure Consisting of BIW, Chassis Structure, Interior Structure (IP), Fixed Glass, Bumpers, Modules, and Closures.
Five (5) years of experience developing new engineering analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

Gather information from a variety of sources inside and outside GM.
Build and run analytical models.
Interpret results for customers.
Attend development team meetings.
Interact with compartment integration teams.
Lead and execute development of new engineering analysis capabilities.
Participate with Product Development teams on new/major/minor designs, providing analysis to assess performance of new designs.
Create and execute Finite Element Analysis (FEA) plans for assigned projects.
Lead CAE suppliers and internal resources to meet program milestones and deliverables.
Perform structural analysis on complete Trimmed Vehicle Structure Consisting of BIW, Chassis Structure, Interior Structure (IP), Fixed Glass, Bumpers, Modules (i.e. CRFM, Battery), and Closures.
Perform and coordinate resources for virtual assessment of designs and compare results to performance requirements.
Recommend viable design solutions to resolve any performance issues with mass and cost efficiency.
Plan and implement test and/or development programs to enhance CAE capability.
Use CAE to explain results of physical testing and engineer solutions to resolve issues with validation and release engineers.
Stay abreast of new technology, competitive products, and latest CAE tools/trends.