Closures CAE Engineer

Ford México; Naucalpan de Juárez; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ford México is seeking a CAE Engineer specializing in automotive closures and sheet metal analysis. You will perform NVH, fatigue, and non-linear impact analyses, developing countermeasures and supporting cross-functional teams to meet program milestones.

The role requires experience with CAE tools (Abaqus, Nastran, LS-Dyna) and meshing software (ANSA, HyperMesh). On-site work at Naucalpan is expected, with regular reporting to management.

Formación

• 2+ years of CAE experience in Closures or Structural CAE with NVH, Durability or Fatigue background.
• Knowledge of Linear Static and Non-Linear Dynamic analyses including impact FE analyses.
• Experience with meshing & postprocessing tools (e.g., ANSA, HyperMesh) and CAE software (Abaqus, Nastran, LS-Dyna, HyperWorks).

Responsabilidades

• Perform CAE analysis and provide issue resolution within program deadlines.
• Develop CAE models and plans to support program milestones.
• Support cross-functional teams to resolve functional issues.
• Lead or participate in DOE studies to identify design alternatives and optimizations.
• Create CAE engineering status reports and ensure completeness of assessments.

Conocimientos

CAE analysis

NVH experience

Fatigue analysis

Durability analysis

Systems engineering

Herramientas

ANSA

HyperMesh

HyperView

MetaPost

Abaqus

Nastran

LS-Dyna

nCode

Optistruct

HyperWorks

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Structural CAE analysis specific to Automotive Closures and sheet metal, including NVH, Fatigue and non-linear Impact analyses. Knowledge of Closures interface components like seals, bumpers and wedges, as well as closures related hardware like hinges, latches and handles preferred. Work experience to develop and validate design countermeasures related to Closures, including systems engineering to solve complex Closures system level issues is desired. FMEA skills and experience necessary for Regulatory requirements and WCRs. Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes related to design constraints.

Job Description

Structural CAE analysis specific to Automotive Closures and sheet metal, including NVH, Fatigue and non-linear Impact analyses. Knowledge of Closures interface components like seals, bumpers and wedges, as well as closures related hardware like hinges, latches and handles preferred. Work experience to develop and validate design countermeasures related to Closures, including systems engineering to solve complex Closures system level issues is desired. FMEA skills and experience necessary for Regulatory requirements and WCRs. Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes related to design constraints.

Responsibilities

• Perform CAE Analysis and provide issue resolution within the program deadlines
• 4 days on site in GTBC Ford México (Naucalpan, México)
• Develop CAE Models and plans to support program milestones
• Support resolution of functional issues within a cross-functional team
• Create CAE Engineering status reports and verify completeness and correctness of CAE Assessments
• Optimize the function and cost of forward model systems using CAE Tools
• Develop or improve current CAE methods and processes and incorporate them into program applications
• Lead cross-functional alignment between D&Rs in different functions to comply with the requirements
• Provide program design alternatives by running DOE CAE Studies.
• Support development of standards and methods
• Support ongoing improvement and automation of CAE process
• Develop and present reports to management as required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Closures related CAE (preferred) or Structural CAE, with NVH, Durability and/or Fatigue CAE Analysis experience in Automotive or Aerospace industry.
• Knowledge of both Linear Static and Non-Linear Dynamic analyses, including impact FE analyses.
• Experience in meshing & postprocessing software like ANSA, HyperMesh, HyperView and MetaPost.
• Experience in CAE analysis Software including Abaqus, Nastran, LS-Dyna, nCode, Optistruct, Hyperworks etc.
• Build and setup FE models, perform CAE iterative analyses to identify and resolve issues within design and time constraints.
• Verify accuracy and completion of CAE assessments and provide milestone Engineering Status Reports
• Utilize CAE DOE & Optimization Studies to identify design alternatives

Ford of Mexico is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or disability status.

Our focus is to build the best team.

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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