Technical Specialist - CAE Mold Flow
About The Position
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more! In this position... Moldflow CAE Technical Specialist focuses on advanced injection molding simulation to optimize part and tool development for Exterior Systems, ensuring alignment with corporate requirements. The successful candidate will lead, perform, and audit Moldflow simulations, transforming models into high-fidelity finite element representations to accurately predict performance and identify cost-saving opportunities across all development stages. Key responsibilities include problem-solving molding-related issues, authoring new design rules and acceptance criteria for molded materials, and providing critical technical support to D&R, PD Finance, Purchasing, and Cost Optimization teams. Furthermore, this position involves reviewing and validating supplier simulations, interpreting CAE and physical test results to develop feasible countermeasures, and establishing strong correlations between virtual and physical testing. Active participation in local and global forums to share emerging methodologies, teaching Moldflow courses, and maintaining a forward-looking mindset on new technologies are also essential aspects of this role.
Responsibilities
- Lead, perform, and audit Moldflow simulations
- Transform models into high-fidelity finite element representations
- Predict performance and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Problem-solving molding-related issues
- Authoring new design rules and acceptance criteria for molded materials
- Providing critical technical support to D&R, PD Finance, Purchasing, and Cost Optimization teams
- Reviewing and validating supplier simulations
- Interpreting CAE and physical test results to develop feasible countermeasures
- Establishing strong correlations between virtual and physical testing
- Active participation in local and global forums to share emerging methodologies
- Teaching Moldflow courses
- Maintaining a forward-looking mindset on new technologies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
