CAE Engineer – Engine Mechanical Systems

In this position...

Provide leadership in advancing Fords ICE Propulsion & Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) capabilities and methodologies to enable highly effective and state-of-the-art Multi-Body Dynamics CAE analyses. Ideal candidate will be experienced in the area of internal combustion engines associated components and systems.
Perform Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) analyses of internal combustion engines mechanical system dynamics (i.e. Valvetrain Cranktrain Cam Drive Oil Pump Vacuum Pump Balancers etc.). Provide design directions to the Engine Components and Engine Programs teams. Provide dynamic loads and boundary conditions to support Engine Durability CAE and NVH CAE efforts. Develop validate and apply new dynamics CAE methodologies to support Engine design process in the concept prototype and production stages. Collaborate with Components and Programs team engineers to resolve engine related issues. Support IPTSE objective in achieving DV Efficiency targets.

What youll do...

Plan and conduct FEA/CAE analyses of engine components/systems with respect to the multi-body dynamics structural durability and NVH

Provide direction and 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

Experience with CATIA AVL Excite Realis Valdyn MatLab ISight Altair Suite (Hypermesh Hyperview Optistruct) and MS Office

Youll have...

Master Degree in Automotive Engineering or related field
2 years of hands-on experience with engine components/systems design and analysis
Proficiency in CAE tools such as AVL Excite Valdyn Hypermesh Optistruct or similar FEA software
2 years of direct experience with AVL Excite Realis Valdyn or similar engine dynamics simulation tools
Ability to translate analytical results into actionable design recommendations
Experience collaborating cross-functionally with design manufacturing and quality teams to resolve technical issues
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to support both prototype and production program timelines
Strong understanding of engineering principles applied to reliability robustness and optimization methodologies
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel PowerPoint Word) for reporting and communication

Even better you may have

PhD preferred.
Familiarity with ISight or similar optimization/DOE software
CAD proficiency for design integration and geometry review preferably CATIA
Experience developing or improving CAE guidelines/procedures/best practices
Background in automotive powertrain or engine-specific development programs
Six Sigma DFSS or other robustness/reliability certification
Experience working in a global cross-site engineering environment

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86600-$144900.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99100-$166200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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