Computer Aided Engineer

General Motors•Warren, MI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs seat comfort and structural analysis on assigned seat projects at the vehicle system level. Uses Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other analysis methods to assess and lead seat STO and designs. Develops Finite Element Analysis (FEA) plans for assigned project. Participates in the creation of assigned subsystem Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models. Motivates CAE suppliers and internal resources to meet program milestones and deliverables. Completes FEA analysis including the production of VDDV models from NX math and execution of documented VDDV models per assigned projects. Performs FEA analysis such as H Point/TA, seat comfort analysis using pressure distribution, Seat/Seat Belt Anchorage Strength, Child Restraint Anchorage Strength, Front/Rear Impact, Head Impact, whiplash etc., and lead seat STO and designs to meet performance requirements. Compares FEA results to performance requirements and recommend viable design solutions. Correlates analysis results to physical test and update FEA models and FEA procedures and document results in FEA reports. Generates technical solutions for current, new, and major programs. Performs sophisticated design analysis. Develops engineering designs, including subsystems. Performs virtual assessment of designs and compare results to performance requirements. Initiates design solutions to resolve any performance issues with mass and cost efficiency. Implements engineering changes and specifies and balances system requirements. Plans and implements test and development programs and stays abreast of new technology. Communicates, coordinates, and consults with engineering departments and customers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Structural Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field of study
Two years of experience as a CAE Specialist Engineer, Software Engineer, Structural Engineer, Automotive Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or related role.
Two years of experience with: Linear Analysis including Nastran and Optistruct
Two years of experience with: Non-Linear Analysis including LS Dyna
Two years of experience with: Seat structural analysis
Two years of experience with: Automotive Physical Test methods
Two years of experience with: Material Properties as inputs into CAE analysis tools
Two years of experience with: Design math systems including NX
Two years of experience with: Airbag Deployment CAE
Two years of experience with: Crashworthiness
Two years of experience with: Head Impact CAE

Responsibilities

Performs seat comfort and structural analysis on assigned seat projects at the vehicle system level.
Uses Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other analysis methods to assess and lead seat STO and designs.
Develops Finite Element Analysis (FEA) plans for assigned project.
Participates in the creation of assigned subsystem Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models.
Motivates CAE suppliers and internal resources to meet program milestones and deliverables.
Completes FEA analysis including the production of VDDV models from NX math and execution of documented VDDV models per assigned projects.
Performs FEA analysis such as H Point/TA, seat comfort analysis using pressure distribution, Seat/Seat Belt Anchorage Strength, Child Restraint Anchorage Strength, Front/Rear Impact, Head Impact, whiplash etc., and lead seat STO and designs to meet performance requirements.
Compares FEA results to performance requirements and recommend viable design solutions.
Correlates analysis results to physical test and update FEA models and FEA procedures and document results in FEA reports.
Generates technical solutions for current, new, and major programs.
Performs sophisticated design analysis.
Develops engineering designs, including subsystems.
Performs virtual assessment of designs and compare results to performance requirements.
Initiates design solutions to resolve any performance issues with mass and cost efficiency.
Implements engineering changes and specifies and balances system requirements.
Plans and implements test and development programs and stays abreast of new technology.
Communicates, coordinates, and consults with engineering departments and customers.