CAE Body Structures Engineer

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis to lead and execute the development of new architectures and subsequent variants.
• Drive the design through appropriate analyses, deep dive efficient/integrated design solutions, provide clear design direction to your partners and confirm performance.
• Support hardware elimination through leadership in Global Focus Groups and drive method development.
• Create and execute Finite Element Analysis (FEA) plans for assigned projects.
• Lead CAE suppliers and internal resources to meet program milestones and deliverables.
• Create geometry or construct/update FEA models from NX math data.
• Debug 1st run vehicle structure models from suppliers (external and internal).
• Recommend viable design solutions to resolve any performance issues with mass & cost efficiency.
• Interface with the SMT, validation, structure integration, N&V, and safety integration engineers to assure balance of vehicle structure requirements and design solutions.
• Conduct topology optimization to identify architectural load paths to close the gap to requirements and implement enablers into the math released.
• Plan and implement test and/or development projects to enhance CAE capability.
• Recommend process automators and CAE enhancements for CAE modeling software and solvers.
• Assist in developing new CAE techniques.
• Use CAE to explain results of physical testing and engineer solutions to resolve issues with validation and release engineers.
• Responsible for documenting analysis performance for program management and formal CAE report documentation (Virtual Validation) as required.
• Participate in Body Structure Product Development Teams (PDTs) to provide technical guidance based on CAE assessments.
• Stay abreast of new technology, competitive products, and latest CAE tools/trends.
• Have an active role in developing CAE resources globally (focus groups & direct communication).

• BS in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Undergraduate coursework in Strength of Materials and Engineering Mechanics.
• 3+ years’ experience in Linear Analysis (NASTRAN/OPTISTRUCT or equivalent), Quasi-Static Analysis (LS DYNA) and optimization/diagnostic tools (Genesis)
• Thorough understanding of Material Properties as inputs to CAE analysis.
• Familiarity with a variety of CAE modeling tools.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• High degree of analytical ability where problems are complex or difficult.
• Exhibits appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• BS in Civil Engineering
• BS in Aerospace Engineering