Senior Advanced Structures Engineer

Jobtailor

Missouri

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USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in United States is seeking a Senior Advanced Structural Engineer to lead design and development of engine, transmission and battery structures across cross-functional teams. You will drive concept development, perform CAE-based validation, coordinate with suppliers and launch teams, and help define innovative propulsion structures for next-generation vehicles.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience with NASTRAN/LS-DYNA, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
5+ years of experience in engine head, head gasket, engine block, transmission housing and/or battery and body structures development.
Ability to lead complex technical projects with cross-functional teams.
Experience working with suppliers.
Experience supporting vehicle programs during launch phase to SORP.
Experience managing multiple projects concurrently.
Familiarity with structural CAE tools.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Master’s or Doctorate degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering preferred.
Experience with R&D and advanced engineering body structure teams.
Knowledge of forming and joining processes.
Proficiency developing analytical models.
Experience with Unigraphics NX or other CAD software.
Experience with linear analysis tools such as NASTRAN and OPTISTRUCT.
Experience with non-linear analysis tools such as LS-DYNA.
Testing and validation experience for batteries or structural components.
DFSS Black Belt Certification.

Responsibilities

Lead advanced technical work on engine, transmission and battery structures within the Advanced Structural Engineering team.
Establish fundamental learnings and develop designs through Advanced Technology Work (ATW).
Lead creation and development of cylinder head, head gasket, engine block, transmission housing and battery structural concepts.
Evaluate design solutions and trade-offs for next-generation engine, transmission and battery structural requirements.
Serve as project technical lead for advanced propulsion structures and develop manufacturable designs meeting vehicle structural performance requirements.
Define the scope of structures designs and technologies to assess from ATW through the Balanced Architecture phase.
Partner with the Virtual Design, Development, and Validation analysis organization on tools for early structural-performance assessment.
Support implementation teams as designs are sourced and launched into production.
Benchmark automotive and other industries to identify and implement innovative future-vehicle technologies.
Collaborate with industry and startup companies to innovate battery module technology.

Skills

Advanced Structural Engineering

Project Technical Lead

Structural CAE Tools

Unigraphics NX

NASTRAN

OPTISTRUCT

LS-DYNA

DFSS Black Belt Certification

Battery Structural Concepts

Engine Head Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering preferred

Tools

Unigraphics NX

NASTRAN

OPTISTRUCT

LS-DYNA

CAD Software

Job description

Lead advanced technical work on engine, transmission and battery structures within the Advanced Structural Engineering team
Establish fundamental learnings and develop designs through Advanced Technology Work (ATW)
Lead creation and development of cylinder head, head gasket, engine block, transmission housing and battery structural concepts
Evaluate design solutions and trade-offs for next-generation engine, transmission and battery structural requirements
Serve as project technical lead for advanced propulsion structures and develop manufacturable designs meeting vehicle structural performance requirements
Define the scope of structures designs and technologies to assess from ATW through the Balanced Architecture phase
Partner with the Virtual Design, Development, and Validation analysis organization on tools for early structural-performance assessment
Support implementation teams as designs are sourced and launched into production
Benchmark automotive and other industries to identify and implement innovative future-vehicle technologies
Collaborate with industry and startup companies to innovate battery module technology

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
5+ years of experience in engine head, head gasket, engine block, transmission housing and/or battery and body structures development
Ability to lead complex technical projects with cross-functional teams
Experience working with suppliers
Ability to define tangible approaches for ambiguous problems and identify optimal solutions
Experience supporting vehicle programs during launch phase to SORP
Experience managing multiple projects concurrently
Familiarity with structural CAE tools
Creativity and latitude on challenging assignments
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Master’s or Doctorate degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering preferred
Experience with R&D and advanced engineering body structure teams
Knowledge of forming and joining processes
Proficiency developing analytical models
Experience with Unigraphics NX or other CAD software
Experience with linear analysis tools such as NASTRAN and OPTISTRUCT
Experience with non-linear analysis tools such as LS-DYNA
Testing and validation experience for batteries or structural components
DFSS Black Belt Certification

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in advanced structural engineering for engine, transmission, and battery systems, with a strong focus on design development, project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in utilizing structural CAE tools and CAD software to innovate and validate vehicle technologies.

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