Lead CAE Engineer

Therma-Tru•North Olmsted, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Fortune Brands is looking to hire a Lead CAE Engineer to join our Product Development Innovations organization. As Lead CAE Engineer, you'll own the following: Lead and manage COE simulation driven design and R&D activities Develop and implement a simulation technology roadmap to close capability gaps and enable product innovation. Lead implementation of modal based systems engineering, digital twins, and predictive maintenance strategies. Support new product development team with DFMEA validation through Multiphysics simulations Integrate upfront simulation driven design space exploration process into the product development cycle Deliver custom simulation training, create performance plans and mentoring programs for the engineering team Create guided analysis workflows, templates, and simulation apps to the design team Implement simulation governance protocols, quality measure & checks to ensure simulation accuracy Lead validation and correlation of the analytical models with test & field data Lead and manage the implementation of the high-performance computing/hardware infrastructure and resources for faster and accurate simulations. Act as material subject matter expert across the company Maintain a customized material database for the engineering team Use advanced simulation to reduce product cost and product complexities Communicate technical information (data, designs and updates) to a non-technical audience

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required
A minimum of 8 years of experience in CAE simulation & technology implementation
Fluent in the use of 3-D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and PC’s
Hands-on experience with commercial CAE tools (e.g., ANSYS Mechanical, Fluent, Ls-Dyna, optiSLang)
Experience integrating simulation with test correlation, design optimization, and manufacturing considerations.
Track record of driving simulation-led design decisions at the system and component levels.
Strategic, systems-level thinker with strong technical judgment.
Influential leader who builds trust across organizations.
Passionate about developing people and advancing engineering capability.
Written and verbal communication skills for dealing with multiple levels of staff, customers and suppliers

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Spanish and/or Mandarin are beneficial but optional

Responsibilities

Lead and manage COE simulation driven design and R&D activities
Develop and implement a simulation technology roadmap to close capability gaps and enable product innovation.
Lead implementation of modal based systems engineering, digital twins, and predictive maintenance strategies.
Support new product development team with DFMEA validation through Multiphysics simulations
Integrate upfront simulation driven design space exploration process into the product development cycle
Deliver custom simulation training, create performance plans and mentoring programs for the engineering team
Create guided analysis workflows, templates, and simulation apps to the design team
Implement simulation governance protocols, quality measure & checks to ensure simulation accuracy
Lead validation and correlation of the analytical models with test & field data
Lead and manage the implementation of the high-performance computing/hardware infrastructure and resources for faster and accurate simulations.
Act as material subject matter expert across the company
Maintain a customized material database for the engineering team
Use advanced simulation to reduce product cost and product complexities
Communicate technical information (data, designs and updates) to a non-technical audience