Simulation & CAE Lead: Design Optimization

Blue Bird Corporation; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

14 Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Blue Bird Corporation is seeking an experienced CAE Specialist to lead simulation-driven development for school bus products. You will collaborate with Design, Test, and Manufacturing to optimize prototypes, validate models with physical data, and drive robust design improvements across the product lifecycle.

The role requires 5+ years in CAE, strong scripting skills, and a commitment to advancing simulation methodologies within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 5+ years of professional computer-aided engineering experience required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MATLAB, SolidWorks, and Python scripting.
• US citizen or permanent resident authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead simulation-driven design strategies from concept through product launch, using predictive analytics to optimize prototypes.
• Drive simulation and correlation to validate models against physical test data, ensuring timely DVPR milestones.
• Develop scalable CAE methodologies, automation workflows, and scripts to reduce analysis cycle times.
• Investigate field issues using CAE analysis and develop countermeasures for validation.
• Collaborate with Design, Test, and Manufacturing to meet conflicting targets while maintaining DFM/DFMA feasibility.
• Pursue continuous optimization of methodologies and tools to improve safety, quality, reliability, cost, and timing.

Skills

CAE expertise

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Mentoring

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

M.S. (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

MATLAB

SolidWorks

Python

Microsoft Office

Job description

Blue Bird Corporation is seeking an experienced CAE Specialist to lead simulation-driven development for school bus products. You will collaborate with Design, Test, and Manufacturing to optimize prototypes, validate models with physical data, and drive robust design improvements across the product lifecycle.

The role requires 5+ years in CAE, strong scripting skills, and a commitment to advancing simulation methodologies within a manufacturing environment.