NVH CAE Engineer: Racing-Grade Vehicle Simulation

Ford Motor Company; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental/vision coverage

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company’s Ford Racing is seeking an NVH CAE Engineer to lead full-vehicle CAE simulations for high-performance cars and trucks at our Allen Park, MI location. You will build models, drive correlations, and work with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced development environment.

Ideal candidates have a strong NVH foundation, experience with Nastran/HyperWorks/ANSYS, MATLAB and Python, and a track‑performance mindset. This is a full‑time on‑site role with Ford Racing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with NVH fundamentals and CAE tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete analytical assessments of NVH and Secondary Ride attributes 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.
• 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

MATLAB scripting

Python scripting

Nastran

HyperWorks

ANSA

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Catia

3DX

LMS

B&K

CANalyzer

DET

PT Diag

Job description

Ford Motor Company’s Ford Racing is seeking an NVH CAE Engineer to lead full-vehicle CAE simulations for high-performance cars and trucks at our Allen Park, MI location. You will build models, drive correlations, and work with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced development environment.

Ideal candidates have a strong NVH foundation, experience with Nastran/HyperWorks/ANSYS, MATLAB and Python, and a track‑performance mindset. This is a full‑time on‑site role with Ford Racing.