Full Vehicle NVH CAE Engineer

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In this position...
We are seeking an experienced Full Vehicle NVH CAE Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in NVH analysis, finite element modeling, and optimization of structures at full vehicle level, with a focus on integrating innovative solutions for next-generation electric vehicles. This role requires extensive experience in NVH CAE and deep understanding of vehicle systems to enhance performance and passenger comfort.

What you'll do…

• Perform Full-Vehicle NVH Simulations
• Execute full vehicle-level NVH analyses for road, motor and thermal system loads for noise and vibrations including mode map and full vehicle sensitivity.
• Build and Maintain CAE NVH Models
• Develop high-fidelity finite element (FE) and boundary element (BE) models of body structures, trimmed bodies, and full vehicles using Altair Hyperworks and ANSA.
• Post-Processing and Root Cause Analysis
• Analyze modal, FRF, and acoustic response results to identify noise/vibration contributors and propose design changes.
• Create animations, frequency response plots, and mode shape visualizations to explain vehicle NVH behavior.
  NVH Issue Identification and Countermeasure Development
• Identify root causes of NVH issues and develop design countermeasures, damping strategies, or isolation solutions using simulation-led evaluations.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams
• Work closely with body design, powertrain, chassis, and system-level teams to optimize component and system-level NVH.
  Provide guidance to CAD and test teams for model updates and validation plans.
• Prototype Support and Evaluation
• Support prototype vehicle builds by ensuring NVH requirements are incorporated and validated virtually before physical tests.
• Propose early-stage improvements for concept vehicles and monitor NVH performance during prototype evaluations.
• Conduct Design Optimization and Trade-Off Studies
• Apply DOE, DFSS, and optimization tools to balance NVH performance against weight, cost, and packaging constraints.
• Standardization and Process Development
• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for full vehicle NVH modeling and simulation practices.
• Contribute to the creation of best-practice libraries for reuse across multiple programs and platforms.
• Design Reviews and Communication
• Present NVH analysis results in design reviews and program meetings.
• Translate complex simulation findings into actionable insights and recommend design changes to improve vehicle-level NVH.

You'll have...

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related fields
• 5+ years of experience in creating and running CAE models for NVH and Test-to-CAE correlation.
• Working knowledge and experience using CAE full vehicle model build tools NVHD or NVHC
• Working knowledge and experience using CAE pre- post- processing codes such as Hyperworks, ANSA, equivalent for geometry cleanup and meshing,
• Be able to run, debug and post-process Nastran, Optistruct, or equivalent for CAE analysis.
• Be able to run one or more of following optimization tools: HEEDs, ModeFRONTIER, Optistruct, Tosca, Inspire, ANSYS
• Familiarity with CAD tools such as CATIA/3Dx and capable of using CAD to develop CAE models from scratch.
• Strong knowledge and application of engineering fundamentals.
• Proven ability to analyze data, draw appropriate conclusions, and make solid recommendations.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple assignments at one time.

Even better, you may have…

• M.S./Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5-10+ years of experience in creating and running CAE models
• Strong knowledge of vehicle noise and vibration and NVH testing methodologies.
• Expert knowledge and experience us