Seat CAE Engineer: FEA, Crash & Comfort Analysis

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a CAE Engineer focused on seat analysis in Missouri. You will apply Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and related methods to develop and validate seat structures, guide designs, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams.

You will use NX-based tools along with Nastran, Optistruct, and LS-Dyna to analyze seat performance, correlate with tests, and deliver robust engineering solutions for programs. Reporting to the local office is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Eng, Structural Eng, or Aerospace Eng.
• Two years of experience in CAE/engineering roles.
• Experience with linear analysis using Nastran and Optistruct.
• Experience with non-linear analysis using LS-Dyna.
• Experience with seat structural analysis and automotive testing methods.
• Experience with NX design math systems and airbag deployment CAE.
• Able to report to the local office.

Responsibilities

• Perform seat comfort and structural analysis on assigned seat projects.
• Use FEA and other methods to assess and lead seat designs.
• Develop FEA plans for assigned projects.
• Participate in creating subsystem FEA models.
• Motivate CAE suppliers and internal resources to meet milestones.
• Complete FEA analysis and produce VDDV models from NX.
• Perform H Point/TA, seat and head/whiplash analyses.
• Correlate results to tests and document in FEA reports.
• Generate technical solutions for programs.
• Perform virtual assessments and compare to requirements.
• Initiate design solutions balancing mass and cost.
• Implement engineering changes and balance system requirements.
• Plan and implement test and development programs; stay abreast of new tech.
• Communicate and coordinate with engineering teams and customers.

Skills

FEA

Nastran

Optistruct

LS-Dyna

NX

Seat Analysis

Automotive Eng

Crashworthiness

Head Impact

Material Properties

Linear Analysis

Nonlinear Analysis

Design Math

Education

Mechanical Eng

Automotive Eng

Structural Eng

Aerospace Eng

Tools

NX

Nastran

Optistruct

LS-Dyna

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a CAE Engineer focused on seat analysis in Missouri. You will apply Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and related methods to develop and validate seat structures, guide designs, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams.

You will use NX-based tools along with Nastran, Optistruct, and LS-Dyna to analyze seat performance, correlate with tests, and deliver robust engineering solutions for programs. Reporting to the local office is required.