CAE Engineer (Closures)

RGBSI; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

RGBSI in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Structural CAE Engineer to focus on Automotive Closures and sheet metal analyses, including NVH, Fatigue and non-linear impact simulations.

The role requires experience with closures interface components like seals, hinges and latches, and the ability to develop design countermeasures while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet program milestones.

Qualifications

• CAE/Analyst with 3-5 years in closures CAE or structural CAE.
• Experience with linear static and non-linear dynamic analyses including impact.
• Proficiency with meshing and postprocessing tools (ANSA, HyperMesh, HyperView, MetaPost).
• Experience with Abaqus, Nastran, LS-DYNA, nCode, OptiStruct, HyperWorks.
• Build and set up FE models and perform iterative CAE analyses to identify and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform CAE Analysis and provide issue resolution within program deadlines.
• Develop CAE models and plans to support program milestones; support resolution of functional issues within cross-functional teams.
• Create CAE engineering status reports; verify completeness and correctness of CAE.
• Optimize forward model systems using CAE tools; develop or improve CAE methods and processes.

Skills

CAE

Analyst

Numerical analysis

Analytical skills

Education

Master or PhD Engineering degree

Tools

ANSA

HyperMesh

HyperView

MetaPost

Abaqus

Nastran

LS-DYNA

nCode

OptiStruct

HyperWorks

Python

Matlab

ModeFrontier

Heeds

iSight

Tosca

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 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