CAE Engineer – Engine Mechanical Systems

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

In this position, you will provide leadership in advancing Ford’s ICE, Propulsion & Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) capabilities and methodologies to enable highly effective and state-of-the-art Multi-Body Dynamics CAE analyses. The ideal candidate will be experienced in the area of internal combustion engines, associated components and systems. You will perform Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) analyses of internal combustion engines mechanical system dynamics (i.e., Valvetrain, Cranktrain, Cam Drive, Oil Pump, Vacuum Pump, Balancers, etc.). You will provide design directions to the Engine Components and Engine Programs teams. You will provide dynamic loads and boundary conditions to support Engine Durability CAE and NVH CAE efforts. You will develop, validate and apply new dynamics CAE methodologies to support Engine design process in the concept, prototype and production stages. You will collaborate with Components and Programs team engineers to resolve engine related issues and support IPTSE objective in achieving DV Efficiency targets.

Requirements

• Master Degree in Automotive Engineering, or related field
• 2 + years of hands-on experience with engine components/systems design and analysis
• Proficiency in CAE tools such as AVL Excite, Valdyn, Hypermesh, Optistruct, or similar FEA software
• 2+ years of direct experience with AVL Excite, Realis Valdyn, or similar engine dynamics simulation tools
• Ability to translate analytical results into actionable design recommendations
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve technical issues
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to support both prototype and production program timelines
• Strong understanding of engineering principles applied to reliability, robustness, and optimization methodologies
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for reporting and communication

Nice To Haves

• PhD preferred.
• Familiarity with ISight or similar optimization/DOE software
• CAD proficiency for design integration and geometry review preferably CATIA
• Experience developing or improving CAE guidelines/procedures/best practices
• Background in automotive powertrain or engine-specific development programs
• Six Sigma, DFSS, or other robustness/reliability certification
• Experience working in a global, cross-site engineering environment

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct FEA/CAE analyses of engine components/systems with respect to the multi-body dynamics, structural durability and NVH
• Provide direction and recommendations for the design of engine components/systems based on results obtained from FEA/CAE/Optimization analyses
• Apply analytical reliability & robustness methodologies to optimize engine components and systems
• Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve engine components CAE guideline/procedures
• Collaborate with components/systems engineers to provide design direction and confirmation to achieve targets for performance, quality, function, weight and cost
• Support expedited concern resolution with cross functional teams including the design, manufacturing, quality, etc.
• Collaborate with components/system engineers to resolve engine components/systems issues for both prototype and production programs
• Experience with CATIA, AVL Excite, Realis Valdyn, MatLab, ISight, Altair Suite (Hypermesh, Hyperview, Optistruct) and MS Office

Benefits

• 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 Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

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