Seat Structures CAE Engineer

Ford Motor • Long Beach, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Seating CAE Engineer will be responsible for analyzing and optimizing unique seat structures to meet federal and internal performance requirements. You will work with a diverse team to launch the next generation Vehicle Platform Architectures for electric vehicles.

Requirements

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in creating and running CAE models for seat systems
• Working knowledge and experience using CAE pre- post- processing codes such as Hyperworks, ANSA, Primer, LS-Prepost equivalent for geometry cleanup and meshing,
• Be able to run, debug and post-process Nastran, LS-Dyna or equivalent for CAE analysis.
• Be able to run one or more of following optimization tools: HEEDs, ModeFRONTIER, Optistruct, Tosca, Inspire, ANSYS
• Familiarity with CAD tools such as CATIA/3Dx and capable of using CAD to develop CAE models from scratch.
• Strong knowledge and application of engineering fundamentals.
• Proven ability to analyze data, draw appropriate conclusions, and make solid recommendations.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple assignments at one time.

Nice To Haves

• M.S./Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5-10+ years of experience in creating and running CAE models
• Expert knowledge and experience using CAE preprocessing codes such as Hypermesh, ANSA equivalent for geometry cleanup and meshing,
• Expert knowledge of modeling and analysis of various metals/plastics material systems (i.e. stampings, castings, injection molding, etc) and joining technologies (spot/line welds, SPR, FDS, adhesives, etc).

Responsibilities

• Work with Program Design, safety and CAE teams to develop first, second and third row seat systems for electric vehicle platforms
• Develop CAE models for analyzing seat strength & stiffness at seat level and seat on body level as per Ford modeling guidelines.
• Model all mechanisms (recliner, latch, track, etc.) for all the seats and be capable of creating various seat position
• Where appropriate, conduct DOE/DFSS studies by utilizing optimization tools, on seat designs to meet performance requirements within the constraints of conflicting attributes such cost and mass.
• Support quick concept development of new and emerging ideas and work in a cross-functional environment to identify and overcome technical challenges and meet requirements
• Participate in post-test teardowns to correlate CAE results to physical tests.
• Ensure designs conform to safety standards and U.S. government regulations.
• Support the creation of standard work procedures for delivering quality models and simulation results.
• Responsible for post processing results for belt, bolt, weld, sectional forces and creating animations to identifying critical load paths
• Participate in design reviews and present design concepts.
• Make recommendations to improve and refine designs

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