NVH CAE Engineer — High-Performance Vehicle Simulation

Socket.dev; Allen Park (MI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Allen Park, MI is seeking an NVH CAE Engineer to drive full-vehicle simulations, model-building, and correlation activities for high-performance programs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and support design decisions.

The role requires hands-on CAE leadership, strong organizational skills, and a passion for performance vehicles and racing. On-site at the Ford Racing offices in Allen Park is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Nastran, HyperWorks, ANSA, or similar tools to assess vehicle system performance and support problem solving.
• Ability to use MATLAB and/or Python scripting for data processing and automation.
• Strong understanding of NVH fundamentals and systems, including source-path-receiver principles and modal analysis.
• Proven performance record, strong communication skills, and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong work ethic, schedule flexibility, and passion for performance vehicles and racing.

Responsibilities

• Complete analytical assessments of NVH and Secondary Ride attributes at each program milestone, using CAE, simulators, and diagnostic tools to identify root causes, define solutions, and close gaps to target.
• Plan, build, and maintain full-vehicle CAE models throughout development and test phases.
• Lead all model-correlation activities, including test-to-CAE correlation for prototype and system-level builds (UNV0, TDC/TPV, DCV).
• Source CAD and meshed model data from internal teams and full-service suppliers.
• Lead physical testing activities, including mount/bushing characterization, on-road correlation and validation, and input-load data collection (spindle, mount, powertrain torsional vibration).
• Deliver analytical sign-off across key NVH attributes (Idle, Driveline Imbalance, Lugging, Road Noise/Boom, Rough Road Shake, 4 Poster Shake, Tire Wheel Imbalance Sensitivity, Modal Analysis).
• Serve as the simulation point person for assigned programs, communicating attribute status, issues, and workplans; help set pre-program targets and support design/tuning freeze decisions.
• Complete and document analytical DVP requirements and support powertrain sound-quality model development.
• Develop data-management and automation toolsets to support the NVH engineering team.

Skills

NVH fundamentals

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Nastran

HyperWorks

ANSA

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Allen Park, MI is seeking an NVH CAE Engineer to drive full-vehicle simulations, model-building, and correlation activities for high-performance programs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and support design decisions.

The role requires hands-on CAE leadership, strong organizational skills, and a passion for performance vehicles and racing. On-site at the Ford Racing offices in Allen Park is required.