Seat Structures CAE Engineer

Ford; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Family care support

Vehicle discount

Job summary

Ford is seeking a Seating CAE Engineer to analyze and optimize seat structures for electric vehicle platforms, ensuring safety, stiffness and mass targets. You will develop CAE models and collaborate with design and safety teams to meet performance requirements.

You will use Hyperworks, ANSA and LS-PrePost for CAE workflows, run Nastran/LS-Dyna analyses, and apply optimization tools to refine designs while adhering to Ford guidelines.

Qualifications

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in creating and running CAE models for seat systems.
• Working knowledge and experience using CAE pre- post- processing codes such as Hyperworks, ANSA, Primer, LS-Prepost for geometry cleanup and meshing.
• Be able to run, debug and post-process Nastran, LS-Dyna or equivalent for CAE analysis.
• Be able to run one or more of following optimization tools: HEEDS, ModeFRONTIER, Optistruct, Tosca, Inspire, ANSYS.
• CAD tools such as CATIA/3Dx to develop CAE models from scratch.
• Strong knowledge and application of engineering fundamentals.
• Proven ability to analyze data, draw appropriate conclusions, and make solid recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Work with Program Design, safety and CAE teams to develop first, second and third row seat systems for electric vehicle platforms.
• Develop CAE models for analyzing seat strength & stiffness at seat level and seat on body level as per Ford modeling guidelines.
• Model all mechanisms (recliner, latch, track, etc.) for all the seats and be capable of creating various seat position.
• Conduct DOE/DFSS studies by utilizing optimization tools to meet performance requirements within constraints of cost and mass.
• Support quick concept development of new ideas and work cross-functionally to overcome technical challenges.
• Participate in post-test teardowns to correlate CAE results to physical tests.
• Ensure designs conform to safety standards and U.S. regulations.
• Create standard work procedures for delivering quality models and simulation results.

Skills

CAE modeling

Hyperworks

ANSA

LS-PrePost

Nastran/LS-Dyna

Optistruct

CAD (CATIA/3Dx)

Data analysis

Communication

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering or related field

M.S./Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Primer

Hypermesh

ModeFRONTIER

HEEDS

ANSYS

Job description

The Seating CAE Engineer will be responsible for analyzing and optimizing unique seat structures to meet federal and internal performance requirements. You will work with a diverse team to launch the next generation Vehicle Platform Architectures for electric vehicles.

What you'll do...

• Work with Program Design, safety and CAE teams to develop first, second and third row seat systems for electric vehicle platforms
• Develop CAE models for analyzing seat strength & stiffness at seat level and seat on body level as per Ford modeling guidelines. Model all mechanisms (recliner, latch, track, etc.) for all the seats and be capable of creating various seat position
• Where appropriate, conduct DOE/DFSS studies by utilizing optimization tools, on seat designs to meet performance requirements within the constraints of conflicting attributes such cost and mass.
• Support quick concept development of new and emerging ideas and work in a cross-functional environment to identify and overcome technical challenges and meet requirements
• Participate in post-test teardowns to correlate CAE results to physical tests.
• Ensure designs conform to safety standards and U.S. government regulations.
• Support the creation of standard work procedures for delivering quality models and simulation results.
• Responsible for post processing results for belt, bolt, weld, sectional forces and creating animations to identifying critical load paths
• Participate in design reviews and present design concepts. Make recommendations to improve and refine designs

You’ll have...

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in creating and running CAE models for seat systems
• Working knowledge and experience using CAE pre- post- processing codes such as Hyperworks, ANSA, Primer, LS-Prepost equivalent for geometry cleanup and meshing,
• Be able to run, debug and post-process Nastran, LS-Dyna or equivalent for CAE analysis.
• Be able to run one or more of following optimization tools: HEEDs, ModeFRONTIER, Optistruct, Tosca, Inspire, ANSYS
• Familiarity with CAD tools such as CATIA/3Dx and capable of using CAD to develop CAE models from scratch.
• Strong knowledge and application of engineering fundamentals.
• Proven ability to analyze data, draw appropriate conclusions, and make solid recommendations.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple assignments at one time.

Even better, you may have...

• M.S./Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5-10+ years of experience in creating and running CAE models
• Expert knowledge and experience using CAE preprocessing codes such as Hypermesh, ANSA equivalent for geometry cleanup and meshing,
• Expert knowledge of modeling and analysis of various metals/plastics material systems (i.e. stampings, castings, injection molding, etc) and joining technologies (spot/line welds, SPR, FDS, adhesives, etc).

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $109,100-$182,800

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation,

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company,