Senior NVH & Durability CAE Analyst

Roush, a global provider of technology and engineering solutions, seeks a Senior NVH & Durability Analyst in Livonia, MI. The role focuses on leveraging advanced FEA and CAE tools to build models, lead independent analyses, and translate data into impactful engineering insights across automotive, aerospace, and amusement ride structures.

• Build FEA models for automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications using MSC-NASTRAN, ABAQUS, and ANSYS Mechanical. Conduct CAE analysis independently.
• Support analysis with sound engineering explanations and hand calculations.
• Review results with lead engineer or supervisor and share with the customer.
• Recommend alternative analysis approaches and design solutions to meet functional targets.
• Interface with customers to complete tasks with high quality while meeting timelines.
• Contribute to existing and develop new analyses capability as part of continuous improvement.
• Maintain pertinent information in assigned location and perform data cleanup.
• Interact confidently and professionally with stakeholders at all levels.
• Learn different computer‑aided engineering software packages quickly.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of CAE (Computer‑Aided Engineering) experience.
• Experience in modal, point mobility, and acoustic analysis.
• Experience in strength, stiffness, and stress (including thermal) in linear and nonlinear (material and contact) domains.
• Experience in size, shape, and other optimization analysis using optimization tools.
• Strong foundational knowledge in strength of materials and failure theory for metals and composites, and vibration concepts.
• Strong aptitude in modeling and simulation with ability to solve engineering problems.
• Good understanding of kinematics, static, and dynamics.
• Advanced software skills in finite element pre‑processors, solvers, and post‑processors (Altair Hyperworks, ANSA & META, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, OPTISTRUCT, ANSYS, nCode) and Finite‑Element Method Fatigue (FEMFAT).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering specializing in structural dynamics and mechanics, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), fatigue theory, noise and vibration.
• Three years of Computer‑Aided Engineering (CAE) experience.
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident allowing for ITAR compliance.
• Experience in advanced simulation tools such as Simcenter Amesim, and application in autonomous and electric vehicles.
• Experience with full vehicle CAE to Test correlation.
• Experience with performance optimization and trade‑off evaluations for multi‑body systems.
• Experience with suspension and powertrain integration into vehicles using CAE techniques.
• AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Machine Learning skills.

Full‑time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonus program, paid vacation, and paid holidays.

Roush is an EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. If you need a reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at .