Chassis Structure Suspension Steering VDDV – CAE Engineer

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a CAE engineer in Missouri to support vehicle development through design assessment and structural analysis. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and leadership in virtual tools and methods for chassis CAE programs.

You will lead simulations, analyze fatigue, stiffness, and NVH performance, and present results with actionable recommendations. A strong background in FE modeling and CAE software is essential for the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience as a CAE/Mechanical engineer or related role.
• Experience with structural design and analysis; FE modeling, analysis, and optimization using CAE tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct design assessments with CAE methods to support vehicle development and validation.
• Perform structural analysis of components and systems for stiffness, strength, durability, and NVH.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements.
• Lead development and application of virtual tools and methods in chassis CAE.
• Lead CAE-focused supplier activities and coordinate CAE efforts across projects.

Skills

Structural analysis

FE modeling

CAD/CAE proficiency

MATLAB

C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

HyperWorks

ANSA

NASTRAN

Abaqus

LS-Dyna

DesignLife

OptiStruct

iSight

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct design assessments with CAE methods that support vehicle development and validation.
• Perform structural analysis of components and systems to assess stiffness, strength, durability, and noise and vibration performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop designs that meet customer requirements.
• Engage in innovation projects by supporting development of virtual tools and methods.
• Lead execution of common virtual strategies for Chassis components and systems to support vehicle program development timeline.
• Develop engineering designs and present results with impactful recommendations, based on analysis.
• Participate in Chassis Product Development Teams (PDTs) collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop designs that meet customer requirements.
• Lead all aspects of coordinated supplier CAE activities.
• Participate in CAE Focus Groups to keep up to date with latest CAE methods, tools, and trends.
• Participate in development of new or revised analysis procedures, methods, and tools (e.g., software, applications, scripts/coding).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study
• Five (5) years of experience as a Computer Aided Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or related role
• Five (5) years of experience with: Structural design and analysis; CAD and CAE software, applications, and methods including FE modeling, analysis, and optimization; MATLAB, C++, Python, HyperWorks, and ANSA; NASTRAN, Abaqus, LS-Dyna, and nCode; DesignLife, OptiStruct, and iSight; and Chassis and CAE solutions.