Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Integration Engineer

Job description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future.

We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world together.

At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves.

Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers.

We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life.

We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

**In this position...**

As a CAE Engineer at Ford Motor Company, you will be at the forefront of virtual product development, integrating advanced analytical tools and methodologies to drive design improvements and ensure the quality, performance, and safety of our next-generation vehicles.

You will play a critical role in the end-to-end analytical progression of our products, from concept to launch, contributing to key attributes such as Vehicle NVH, Durability, and Safety.

**What you'll do...**

+ Ensure a single source of truth for all input data, including CAD, Bill of Materials (BOM), welds, and material properties.

You will manage model quality, support sign-off processes, and resolve issues with input data.
+ Develop and execute model build plans, manage flexible CAE architectures, and support sub-system model gathering.

You will also be responsible for model quality and sign-off support, ensuring packages are ready for meshing.
+ Drive end-to-end analytical progression for milestone signoff across various vehicle attributes, including Vehicle NVH, Body NVH, Durability, Safety, Thermal Systems, Water Management, Chassis, and Electric Powertrain/Battery/PT.

This includes optimization, Total Value Management (TVM), competitive analytical benchmarking, and test-to-CAE correlation support.
+ Lead co-creation efforts to develop and validate countermeasures, facilitate cross-attribute validation.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive design improvements and communicate program status to senior management.
+ Identify and implement efficiency projects to achieve faster model builds, accelerate CAE loops, and automate analysis workflows.

You will contribute to the development of Ford's CAE process and global CAE alignment initiatives.
+ Manage issue resolution processes, drive analysis progression status, report on CAE health, and facilitate discussions for CAE countermeasures.
+ Utilize Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems to manage, store, and retrieve CAE models, analysis results, and related engineering data, ensuring seamless collaboration across global teams and throughout the product development lifecycle.

**You'll have...**

**Minimum**

+ Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
+ 3+ Years - Proven experience in Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) within the automotive or a related industry.
+ 3+ Years - Hands-on experience using CAE tools and methodologies for structural, thermal, NVH, or safety analysis.
+ 3+ Years - Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (e.g., 3DX, SDM, TeamCenter) for engineering data management and collaboration.
+ 3+ Years Familiarity with automotive product development processes and cycles.
+ Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
+ Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
+ Experience using Nastran, HyperMesh, HyperView, HyperWorks, Abaqus.
+ Experience with scripting or programming for automation (e.g., Python, MATLAB).

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, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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 Year’s Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7 - 8.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

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**Requisition ID** : 52422

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