CAE Engineer Lead

Role: CAE Engineer Lead

Location: Plymouth, MI

Compensation: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Model based development, ANSA tools

Extensive Hands-on model build experience using Ansa tool

• Oversee activity of external build team to ensure on time delivery of high-quality Safety, NVH, Durability and Dynamics models.
• Work with Attribute leads to understand model build requirements at each project phase/virtual series loop.
• Define defensible timing plans for model delivery. Communicate timing to wider business –Attribute leads, Function Teams and Program. Set expectation for timing of inputs to meet the build timing plan.
• Proactively gather CAD and non-geometry inputs (joining, materials, mass, build guidelines, etc.) to support build. Pursue and highlight missing or late inputs to avoid delivery delays.
• Interface directly with function teams to resolve any concerns in provided CAD and correctly represent design intent in CAE.
• Maintain live tracking of model build status and expected delivery date.
• Manage individual/ad hoc requests for model build or updates –ensure all affected teams accept any new requests and impacts (on timing) are clear.
• Understand structural analysis models and their requirements. This should cover multiple disciplines/model types (ideally including occupant safety modelling).
• Organize workflow within the team to optimize process and time required. Feedback to OEM on opportunities to improve process.

• BE/B. Tech or ME/MTech in Mechanical/Production/Automotive Engineering.
• 6 to 12 years preferably in automotive application.
• Should have minimum 9600 hours work experience in any CAE Pre-and Post-processor, Preferably Hyper mesh/ ANSA/ Abaqus / NCode / FemFAT or any other relevant CAE tools.
• Experience in analysis and post processing of full BIW level Durability Evaluation and fatigue analysis and sub system level static load analysis.
• Past experience in providing BIW/closures related counter-measures and design suggestions. Knowledge of optimization techniques and processes.
• Experience in CAE to test correlation, vehicle target settings and refinements as per latest automotive trends.
• Theoretical knowledge of finite element analysis. Good communication, report writing, technical documentation and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of different regulatory and non-regulatory requirements.
• Preference for cross domain basic knowledge of NVH and Durability.
• Should have handled projects with a minimum team size of 3 or more.