Senior Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Software & System Design Engineer I

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.•Raymond, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The CAE Software & System Design Engineer is responsible for projects, system enhancements, and portfolio support for Computer Aided Engineering systems. These systems include the tools, methods, and processes used for virtual testing and performance verification of products across Automotive, Power Sports, and Power Equipment. The role collaborates with product development stakeholders and Enterprise IT Services to develop, implement, and support virtual testing applications, verification management systems, and High Performance Compute (HPC) systems, including cloud-based solutions. The engineer provides technical direction and leadership for projects involving North American business teams, Japan IT teams, and global outsourcing vendors. The role also coordinates with New Model Development Systems IT teams to integrate engineering tools such as CAD, PLM, and testing systems, and serves as a technical resource for CAE tools to other AHM IT teams and HDMA functional users. The position oversees tools and processes within the assigned CAE team, monitors support quality and performance, coaches junior engineers, contributes to implementation projects, and develops portfolio strategy, roadmaps, budget estimates, and resource requirements. The job is onsite; one remote workday per week may be possible with prior departmental approval.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Information Technology.
At least 3 years of practical experience.
Expert knowledge of at least two of the following: product design and manufacturing principles; mechanical engineering principles; CAE applications; or cloud-based architecture and solutions.
Working knowledge of at least two of the following IT disciplines: operating systems, database and application administration; compiled-language and scripting programming; DevSecOps fundamentals; or Agile development methods.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment.
Proficiency in project management, including schedule, resource, and budget management.
Continuous learning mindset to stay current with emerging CAE application technologies and trends.

Responsibilities

Manage tools and processes within the assigned CAE team.
Define system and application support metrics and use them to monitor support quality and performance.
Implement measures to meet quality and performance goals.
Coach junior engineers supporting their assigned solutions.
Contribute to projects implementing computer-controlled virtual testing applications and HPC systems.
Support project activities and coordinate North American contributions to global projects.
Define steps needed to achieve outcomes for broad and complex initiatives.
Set budgets and resource plans for complex initiatives.
Identify opportunities to share and use CAE and cloud-based tools across the enterprise.
Work with business units and teams to develop a one-to-three-year strategy and roadmap for future CAE functionality.
Present coordinated CAE platform portfolio roadmaps to AHM IT Department and Unit Leaders for business planning and project funding.
Develop budget estimates and resource requirements for the CAE portfolio.
Collaborate with product development stakeholders, Enterprise IT Services, North American business teams, Japan IT teams, and global outsourcing vendors.
Coordinate integrations with engineering tools, including CAD, PLM, and testing systems.
Serve as a technical resource for CAE tools when working with other AHM IT teams and HDMA functional users.