Senior Chassis CAE Engineer: Structures & Suspension

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Lead Chassis Structure Analyst to drive structural analyses of chassis, suspension and driveline. You will perform FEA, assess strength, stiffness and durability, and guide virtual validation of designs across teams.

You will partner with design, vehicle dynamics, and PITs to advance CAE methods, share results at reviews, and archive models for reuse. Hybrid work is expected with strong technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5+ years in CAE roles in engineering environments.
• 3+ years in linear and nonlinear structural analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead chassis and driveline structural analyses and virtual tests.
• Perform FEA for strength, stiffness, durability, and NVH.
• Coordinate CAE efforts with design and validation teams.
• Develop block cycle test profiles for components.
• Present results and recommendations at design reviews.

Skills

Linear Analysis

Non-Linear Analysis

CAEs: NASTRAN

CAEs: OptiStruct

CAEs: Abaqus

HyperWorks

ANSA

Fatigue DesignLife/nCode

CAD integration

Project management

Education

BSE, BS in Mechanical, Civil or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

OptiStruct

Abaqus

HyperWorks

ANSA

DesignLife/nCode

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Lead Chassis Structure Analyst to drive structural analyses of chassis, suspension and driveline. You will perform FEA, assess strength, stiffness and durability, and guide virtual validation of designs across teams.

You will partner with design, vehicle dynamics, and PITs to advance CAE methods, share results at reviews, and archive models for reuse. Hybrid work is expected with strong technical leadership.