CAE Engineer – Engine Mechanical Systems

Ford-Motor-Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Senior CAE Engineer to lead multi-body dynamics analyses for ICE propulsion systems. You will guide engine component design using FEA/CAE, provide dynamic loads for durability and NVH analyses, and develop new CAE methodologies across concept, prototype and production stages.

The role requires a Master’s in Automotive Engineering and 2+ years in engine design analysis, with proficiency in AVL Excite, Valdyn, Hypermesh, and related tools.

Qualifications

• Master Degree in Automotive Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with engine components and systems.
• Proficiency in CAE tools such as AVL Excite, Valdyn, Hypermesh, Optistruct.
• 2+ years of direct experience with AVL Excite, Realis Valdyn, or similar engine dynamics tools.
• Ability to translate analytical results into actionable design recommendations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, manufacturing and quality teams to resolve technical issues.
• Strong problem-solving skills for prototype and production program timelines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct FEA/CAE analyses of engine components/systems with respect to multi-body dynamics, structural durability and NVH.
• Provide direction and recommendations for the design of engine components/systems based on CAE results.
• Apply analytical reliability and robustness methodologies to optimize engine components and systems.
• Establish and continuously improve engine CAE guidelines and procedures.
• Collaborate with components/systems engineers to provide design direction and confirmation to meet targets for performance, quality, function, weight and cost.
• Support expedited issue resolution with cross functional teams including design, manufacturing, quality.
• Collaborate to resolve engine components/systems issues for prototype and production programs.
• Experience with CATIA, AVL Excite, Realis Valdyn, MATLAB, ISight, Altair Suite (Hypermesh, Hyperview, Optistruct) and MS Office.

Skills

Multi-body dynamics

FEA/CAE analysis

Engine components knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Master's Degree in Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA

AVL Excite

Realis Valdyn

Hypermesh

Optistruct

MATLAB

ISight

Hyperview

MS Office

Job description

In this position...

Provide leadership in advancing Ford’s ICE, Propulsion & Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) capabilities and methodologies to enable highly effective and state-of-the-art Multi-Body Dynamics CAE analyses. Ideal candidate will be experienced in the area of internal combustion engines, associated components and systems. Perform Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) analyses of internal combustion engines mechanical system dynamics (i.e., Valvetrain, Cranktrain, Cam Drive, Oil Pump, Vacuum Pump, Balancers, etc.). Provide design directions to the Engine Components and Engine Programs teams. Provide dynamic loads and boundary conditions to support Engine Durability CAE and NVH CAE efforts. Develop, validate and apply new dynamics CAE methodologies to support Engine design process in the concept, prototype and production stages. Collaborate with Components and Programs team engineers to resolve engine related issues. Support IPTSE objective in achieving DV Efficiency targets.

What you'll do...

• Plan and conduct FEA/CAE analyses of engine components/systems with respect to the multi-body dynamics, structural durability and NVH
• Provide direction and recommendations for the design of engine components/systems based on results obtained from FEA/CAE/Optimization analyses
• Apply analytical reliability & robustness methodologies to optimize engine components and systems
• Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve engine components CAE guideline/procedures
• Collaborate with components/systems engineers to provide design direction and confirmation to achieve targets for performance, quality, function, weight and cost
• Support expedited concern resolution with cross functional teams including the design, manufacturing, quality, etc.
• Collaborate with components/system engineers to resolve engine components/systems issues for both prototype and production programs
• Experience with CATIA, AVL Excite, Realis Valdyn, MatLab, ISight, Altair Suite (Hypermesh, Hyperview, Optistruct) and MS Office

You'll have...

• Master Degree in Automotive Engineering, or related field
• 2 + years of hands-on experience with engine components/systems design and analysis
• Proficiency in CAE tools such as AVL Excite, Valdyn, Hypermesh, Optistruct, or similar FEA software
• 2+ years of direct experience with AVL Excite, Realis Valdyn, or similar engine dynamics simulation tools
• Ability to translate analytical results into actionable design recommendations
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve technical issues
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to support both prototype and production program timelines
• Strong understanding of engineering principles applied to reliability, robustness, and optimization methodologies
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for reporting and communication

Even better, you may have…

• PhD preferred.
• Familiarity with ISight or similar optimization/DOE software
• CAD proficiency for design integration and geometry review preferably CATIA
• Experience developing or improving CAE guidelines/procedures/best practices
• Background in automotive powertrain or engine-specific development programs
• Six Sigma, DFSS, or other robustness/reliability certification
• Experience working in a global, cross-site engineering environment

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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