Body Exteriors and Closures CAE Engineer

AgUpdate; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Allen Park, Michigan is seeking a CAE Engineer to lead the analysis of next generation Model e products in Closures and Body Exteriors. The role is hybrid, requiring you to work from home and at the Allen Park worksite within a reasonable commuting distance.

You will develop component, system and vehicle level CAE models, conduct linear and nonlinear analyses, and guide other analysts to create models and run studies, including DOE programs to balance performance with cost

Qualifications

• Lead CAE analysis for next generation Model e products in Closures and Body Exteriors.
• Direct other analysts to create CAE models and run analyses.
• Conduct DOE studies to optimize performance vs cost and weight.

Responsibilities

• Develop CAE models at component, system and vehicle levels.
• Perform linear and nonlinear CAE analyses following guidelines.

Skills

CAE analysis

Linear analysis

Non-linear analysis

DOE studies

Job description

Body Exteriors and Closures CAE Engineer - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Allen Park, Michigan). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned worksite. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the worksite. Lead the CAE analysis of next generation Model e products, in one or more of the following areas: Closures and Body Exteriors. Work with D&R engineers to drive design resolutions using both linear and non-linear CAE analysis. Develop component, system and vehicle level CAE models and complete analysis following Ford CAE modeling/analysis guidelines. Direct other analysts to create CAE models and run analysis. Conduct DOE studies utilizing optimization tools to meet performance requirements within the constraints of conflicting attributes such as cost and mass. Develop CAE based countermeasures to meet requirements and work with program members to develop design proposals that meet cost and weight targets.

EOE.