CAE Engineer

Employee Workplace; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and pet 보험

401(k) Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Employee Workplace in Allen Park, MI is hiring a CAE Engineer focused on occupant safety to advance crash simulations and vehicle safety systems. This role requires experience with LS-DYNA and finite element analysis to develop and validate occupant models across multiple crash scenarios.

The successful candidate will optimize airbags and restraints, collaborate with design and safety teams, and support design reviews through production launch in a hybrid work setting (4 days onsite).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of occupant safety CAE experience.
• Experience supporting safety systems from concept through production launch.
• Hands-on LS-DYNA and nonlinear finite element analysis experience.
• Knowledge of global passive safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate occupant CAE models for frontal, side, rear, pedestrian, roof-strength, and low-speed impact conditions.
• Evaluate system-level occupant safety performance across crash configurations.
• Optimize airbags, seat belts, steering columns, seats, instrument panels, and interior components.
• Collaborate with structural engineering, design, suppliers, and safety teams.
• Conduct DOE/DFSS optimization studies balancing performance, cost, and mass.
• Support design reviews, technical recommendations, model standards, and simulation quality.
• Deliver high-quality CAE models through Start of Production.

Skills

Occupant safety CAE

Crash simulation

Finite element analysis

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

LS-DYNA

Nonlinear finite element analysis

CAE correlation

DOE

DFSS

Job description

Now Hiring: CAE Engineer – Occupant Safety

Location: Allen Park, MI
Pay Rate: $42.31/hour
Schedule: Hybrid | 4 days per week onsite

Take your CAE expertise to the next level by helping develop next-generation vehicle safety systems and electric vehicle architectures. We’re seeking an experienced CAE Engineer with a strong background in occupant safety, crash simulation, LS-DYNA, and finite element analysis.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Strong foundation in engineering mechanics and first-principles problem solving

Experience Requirements

• 2+ years of occupant safety CAE experience
• 2+ years supporting safety systems from concept through production launch
• Hands-on experience with LS-DYNA, nonlinear finite element analysis, CAE correlation, DOE, and DFSS
• Knowledge of global passive safety regulations and requirements
• Strong cross-functional communication and problem-solving skills

Job Duties

• Develop and validate occupant CAE models for frontal, side, rear, pedestrian, roof-strength, and low-speed impact conditions
• Evaluate system-level occupant safety performance across crash configurations
• Optimize airbags, seat belts, steering columns, seats, instrument panels, and interior components
• Collaborate with structural engineering, design, suppliers, and safety teams
• Conduct DOE/DFSS optimization studies balancing performance, cost, and mass
• Support design reviews, technical recommendations, model standards, and simulation quality
• Deliver high-quality CAE models through Start of Production

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance