Senior CAE Lead - Automotive Crash & Exterior (Hybrid)

Capgemini; Diegem; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flex abroad program

Job summary

Capgemini Belgium is seeking a Senior CAE Engineer specializing in crash simulation to lead structural automotive exterior component analysis. You will own crash and durability simulations using LS-Dyna and Abaqus, mentor an offshore team, and drive design improvements with cross-functional stakeholders.

In a client-facing, hybrid work environment, you will coordinate with local and offshore teams, ensure high-quality deliverables, and help shape engineering decisions for automotive programmes

Qualifications

• 7+ years in CAE simulation.
• Strong hands-on experience in crash analysis using LS-Dyna and Abaqus.
• Exposure to NVH is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and coordinate offshore resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural simulation activities for automotive exterior sub-components, ensuring high quality and adherence to project requirements.
• Own crash and durability simulations and validate designs against performance targets.
• Drive root cause analysis and propose corrective actions for simulation results.
• Mentor an offshore simulation team and coordinate with design, client and cross-functional teams.

Skills

CAe simulation

Crash analysis

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

LS-Dyna

Abaqus

Job description

Capgemini Belgium is seeking a Senior CAE Engineer specializing in crash simulation to lead structural automotive exterior component analysis. You will own crash and durability simulations using LS-Dyna and Abaqus, mentor an offshore team, and drive design improvements with cross-functional stakeholders.

In a client-facing, hybrid work environment, you will coordinate with local and offshore teams, ensure high-quality deliverables, and help shape engineering decisions for automotive programmes