CAE Engineer – Vehicle Chassis Simulations

Gestamp Holding Mexico Sl; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp is seeking a CAE Engineer in the United States to lead simulation activities for automotive chassis development. You will build and validate FEM/ NVH models, coordinate with design and manufacturing, and drive optimization to meet OEM specs and internal standards.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for cross-functional collaboration. Experience with NASTRAN, Abaqus, and HyperMesh is preferred, along with LS-OPT and designLife tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required; Master's Degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in the automotive industry. Experience working directly with OEMs is preferred.
• CAE Solvers: NASTRAN, OptiStruct, nCode DesignLife/FEMFAT, and Abaqus.
• Pre/Post Processing & Meshing: HyperMesh/ANSA, HyperView/META, HyperCrash.
• Optimization: LS-OPT, OptiStruct, and HyperStudy.
• Productivity Software: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word.

Responsibilities

• Develop, build, validate, debug, and maintain finite element models for automotive components, assemblies, and vehicle structures, especially for automotive chassis products.
• Perform linear and nonlinear, NVH, durability, optimization, and life prediction simulations using industry-standard tools.
• Evaluate product performance against OEM specifications, regulatory requirements, and internal engineering standards.
• Conduct correlation and validation activities using physical test results where applicable.
• Participate in design reviews, program reviews, and customer technical discussions.
• Prepare technical reports and lead technical reviews related to simulation models, methodologies, and performance assessments.

Skills

FEM Analysis

NVH Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HyperMesh

HyperView

Abaqus

Job description

Gestamp is seeking a CAE Engineer in the United States to lead simulation activities for automotive chassis development. You will build and validate FEM/ NVH models, coordinate with design and manufacturing, and drive optimization to meet OEM specs and internal standards.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for cross-functional collaboration. Experience with NASTRAN, Abaqus, and HyperMesh is preferred, along with LS-OPT and designLife tooling.