CAE Engineer

Zobility; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work 4 days per week in office

Job summary

Zobility in Michigan seeks a CAE Engineer focused on closures and sheet metal. You will perform CAE analyses (NVH, fatigue, nonlinear impact) and develop validation-friendly countermeasures in a cross-functional setting.

The role requires experience with meshing and postprocessing tools (ANSA, HyperMesh, HyperView, MetaPost) and CAE suites (Abaqus, Nastran, LS-Dyna). You will present progress, lead DOE studies, and help advance standards and automation in CAE.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Closures CAE or Structural CAE with NVH, durability or fatigue exposure in Automotive/Aerospace.
• Experience with Linear Static and Non-Linear Dynamic analyses, including impact FE analyses.
• Experience with meshing and postprocessing tools ANSA, HyperMesh, HyperView, MetaPost.
• Experience with CAE software Abaqus, Nastran, LS-Dyna, nCode, OptiStruct, HyperWorks.
• Build and set up FE models, perform iterative CAE analyses to identify issues within design/time constraints.
• Verify accuracy and completion of CAE assessments and provide milestone Engineering Status Reports.
• Utilize CAE DOE and optimization studies to identify design alternatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform CAE analysis and resolve issues within program deadlines.
• Develop CAE models and plans to support program milestones.
• 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 R&Ds 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.

Skills

CAE Analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Python

Education

Bachelor of Science Engineering degree

Master's degree preferred

PhD preferred

Tools

ANSA

HyperMesh

HyperView

MetaPost

Abaqus

Nastran

LS-Dyna

OptiStruct

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

** Position 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 is a bonus.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes related to design constraints would be very helpful to have.

** Generic CAE Engineer Responsibilities:**

• Perform CAE Analysis and provide issue resolution within the program deadlines
• 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.

** Requirements:**

• CAE, Analyst
• 3-5 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, Hyper Mesh, HyperView and Meta Post.
• Experience in CAE analysis Software including Abaqus, Nastran, LS-Dyna, nCode, Opti struct, Hyper works 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

** Preferred:**

• Master or PhD Engineering degree preferred
• Hyper mesh, CAD/Meshing tools
• Understanding different CAE methods Explicit and Implicit.
• Automotive product development experience is a bonus.
• Programming skills, Python, Matlab or other is a bonus Multi-objective optimization using CAE is desired
• Experience with Optimization software like Mode Frontier, Heeds or iSight Structural optimization experience using Opti Struct or Tosca is a bonus
• Strong business acumen and excellent written and verbal abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills including relationship building preferred
• Experience working in cross functional teams is beneficial
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Fully competent with Microsoft Office
• Tools An ability to travel on company business as required

** Education:**

• Bachelor of Science Engineering degree

** Additional Information:**

• Hybrid / 4 days per week in office

Company Description

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.

Company Description

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.