Chassis Structure Suspension and Driveline VDDV, CAE Engineer

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking an experienced CAE Engineer to lead structural analysis of chassis, suspension, and driveline for design development and virtual validation.

You will perform FEA to evaluate strength, stiffness, durability, NVH, and fatigue, and develop block cycle profiles for relevant components. Collaboration with design engineers and suppliers will shape technical solutions and system requirements.

Qualifications

• BSE or BS in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) roles
• 3 years of experience in linear analysis
• 3 years of experience in non-linear analysis to assess system, subsystem, and component performance
• Expertise with CAE analysis codes: NASTRAN, OptiStruct, and Abaqus
• High proficiency with CAE modeling tools: HyperWorks and/or ANSA preferred
• Expertise with structural fatigue theory, tools, and methods; DesignLife/nCode preferred
• Familiarity with CAE and CAD integration
• High-level oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms
• Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future, including H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, or J-1 support
• Ability to report to the specified location at least 3 times a week
• Preferred: machine learning and artificial intelligence applied to structural designs
• Preferred: chassis and/or driveline structure analysis experience
• Preferred: MS in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering
• Preferred: component and subsystem test development and execution, including real-time and block cycle testing
• Preferred: structural optimization and morphing tools and methods
• Preferred: Weibull analysis and other statistical evaluation methods for durability
• Preferred: Windows and/or UNIX-based systems
• Preferred: DFSS Black Belt Certification

Responsibilities

• Lead structural analysis of chassis, suspension, and driveline for design development and virtual validation
• Perform finite element analysis to evaluate strength, static and dynamic stiffness, durability, noise, and vibration
• Conduct fatigue analysis and develop block cycle test profiles for chassis and suspension components
• Work with design engineers to develop technical solutions for new components and systems
• Specify and balance system-level requirements
• Support component and subsystem test development, including root-cause analysis and resolution
• Lead project management activities for supplier-coordinated CAE efforts
• Present analysis results and actionable recommendations during virtual design reviews
• Participate in Product Development Teams for chassis structure, suspension, and steering
• Collaborate with Vehicle Dynamics and Noise & Vibration Performance Integration Teams
• Participate in CAE focus groups and technical communities to develop new CAE techniques and stay current with tools and trends
• Document and archive analysis results and models for traceability and reuse
• Support Body on Frame and rear-wheel-drive programs and technology development

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Structural Fatigue Theory

Linear Analysis

Non-Linear Analysis

Strong Communication

Project Management in CAE

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering

MS in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

OptiStruct

Abaqus

HyperWorks

ANSA

DesignLife/nCode

Windows

UNIX-Based Systems

Job description

• Lead structural analysis of chassis structure, suspension, and driveline systems for design development and virtual validation


• Perform finite element analysis to evaluate strength, static and dynamic stiffness, durability, noise, and vibration


• Conduct fatigue analysis and develop block cycle test profiles for chassis and suspension components


• Work with design engineers to develop technical solutions for new components and systems


• Specify and balance system-level requirements


• Support component and subsystem test development, including root-cause analysis and resolution


• Lead project management activities for supplier-coordinated CAE efforts


• Present analysis results and actionable recommendations during virtual design reviews


• Participate in Product Development Teams for chassis structure, suspension, and steering


• Collaborate with Vehicle Dynamics and Noise & Vibration Performance Integration Teams


• Participate in CAE focus groups and technical communities to develop new CAE techniques and stay current with tools and trends


• Document and archive analysis results and models for traceability and reuse


• Support Body on Frame and rear-wheel-drive programs and technology development

Requirements

• BSE or BS in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering


• 5+ years of engineering experience in Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) roles


• 3 years of experience in linear analysis


• 3 years of experience in non-linear analysis to assess system, subsystem, and component performance


• Expertise with CAE analysis codes: NASTRAN, OptiStruct, and Abaqus


• High proficiency with CAE modeling tools: HyperWorks and/or ANSA preferred


• Expertise with structural fatigue theory, tools, and methods; DesignLife/nCode preferred


• Familiarity with CAE and CAD integration


• High-level oral and written communication skills


• Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms


• Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future, including H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, or J-1 support


• Ability to report to the specified location at least 3 times a week


• Preferred: machine learning and artificial intelligence applied to structural designs


• Preferred: chassis and/or driveline structure analysis experience


• Preferred: MS in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering


• Preferred: component and subsystem test development and execution, including real-time and block cycle testing


• Preferred: structural optimization and morphing tools and methods


• Preferred: Weibull analysis and other statistical evaluation methods for durability


• Preferred: Windows and/or UNIX-based systems


• Preferred: DFSS Black Belt Certification

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in structural analysis, finite element analysis, and CAE modeling tools, with a strong focus on chassis structure and suspension systems. Proven ability to lead project management activities and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Finite Element Analysis


• Structural Fatigue Theory


• NASTRAN, OptiStruct, Abaqus


• CAE Modeling Tools: HyperWorks, ANSA


• Project Management in CAE

Hard Skills

• Structural Analysis


• Linear Analysis


• Non-Linear Analysis


• Fatigue Analysis


• System-Level Requirements Specification

Soft Skills

• High-Level Oral Communication


• High-Level Written Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• DFSS Black Belt Certification

Industry Keywords

• Computer Aided Engineering (CAE)


• Chassis Structure


• Suspension Systems


• Vehicle Dynamics


• Noise and Vibration Performance

Tools & Technologies

• DesignLife/nCode


• Windows Systems


• UNIX-Based Systems