CAE Engineer-Durability & Dynamics

CAE Engineer-Durability & Dynamics 


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Ford Product Development - IPTSE is utilizing Critical Design Thinking & Analytical methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that will delight our customers. Our employees are laser-focused on bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. From traditional internal combustion engines to hybrids & fully electrified powertrains for mobility technologies, our Product Development teams around the world are working together with excitement to make smart vehicles for a smart world.

In this position... 
This is an opportunity to work on engines and fine tune them with computers. This is a "Gear Head" with computer skills dream job.

What you'll do…
Plan & conduct FEA/CAE analyses of engine components/systems with respect to multibody dynamics, durability & NVH attributes
Provide design direction & recommendations for the design of engine components/systems based on results obtained from FEA/CAE/Optimization analyses.
Apply analytical reliability & robustness methodologies to optimize engine components and systems 
Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve engine components CAE guideline/procedures. 
Collaborate with components/systems engineers to provide design direction and confirmation to achieve targets for performance, quality, function, weight and cost 
Support expedited concern resolution with cross functional teams including the design, manufacturing, quality, etc. 
Collaborate with components/system engineers to resolve engine components/systems issues for both prototype and production programs 
Closely work with components, tech specs & tech leaders in identifying new & updated methodologies that can further improve component/system design and contribute towards DV efficiency objectives. 
Apply & use Excite Power Unit, Excite Designer, Valdyn, Hyperworks, iSIGHT, Optistruct, SimLab, MATLAB, CATIA, GT Suite, HPC, Nastran, Abaqus, FEMFAT, Advanced MS Office suite (Excel & PowerPoint), Unix/Linux

 

You'll have... 
Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent 
2+ years of industry experience in the following: 
Dynamic modeling of engine components &/or subsystems 
Behavior/prediction of dynamic & NVH performance of mechanical systems under mechanical, thermal and vibration loading 
Optimization of engine components &/or subsystems for performance, durability, quality, weight and cost 
Heat transfer modelling & it’s impact on engine components and subsystems 
Utilization of Six Sigma tools 
2+ years of experience in using/applying CAE dynamics and optimization methods in design & development of internal combustion engine components and subsystems
 

Even better, you may have…
PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent 
Proficiency in use of problem-solving tools (Six Sigma, DOE, Controls Theory, etc.) 
Six Sigma Green Belt trained or preferably Six Sigma Black Belt certified 
Exceptional proven problem solving ability 
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools 
Experience working with engineering team in a global setting/regions 
Comfortable working in an environment where problems are not always well-defined, and keen about learning new tools, methods and techniques 
Effective oral and written communication skills 

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases• Tuition assistance• Established and active employee resource groups• Paid time off for individual and team community service• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day• Paid time off and the option to purchase addition