Closures CAE Engineer

Position Description:

• Structural CAE analysis specific to Automotive Closures and sheet metal, including NVH, Fatigue and non-linear Impact analyses.
• Knowledge of Closures interface components like seals, bumpers and wedges, as well as closures related hardware like hinges, latches and handles preferred.
• Work experience to develop and validate design countermeasures related to Closures, including systems engineering to solve complex Closures system level issues is desired.
• FMEA skills and experience necessary for Regulatory requirements and WCRs is a bonus.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes related to design constraints would be very helpful to have.

• Perform CAE Analysis and provide issue resolution within the program deadlines
• Develop CAE Models and plans to support program milestones Support resolution of functional issues within a cross-functional team
• Create CAE Engineering status reports and verify completeness and correctness of CAE
• Assessments Optimize the function and cost of forward model systems using CAE Tools
• Develop or improve current CAE methods and processes and incorporate them into program applications
• Lead cross-functional alignment between D&Rs in different functions to comply with the requirements
• Provide program design alternatives by running DOE CAE Studies.
• Support development of standards and methods
• Support ongoing improvement and automation of CAE process
• Develop and present reports to management as required.

• CAE, Analyst
• 3-5 years of experience in Closures related CAE (preferred) or Structural CAE, with NVH, Durability and/or Fatigue CAE Analysis experience in Automotive or Aerospace industry. Knowledge of both Linear Static and Non-Linear Dynamic analyses, including impact FE analyses.
• Experience in meshing & postprocessing software like ANSA, Hyper Mesh, HyperView and Meta Post.
• Experience in CAE analysis Software including Abaqus, Nastran, LS-Dyna, nCode, Opti struct, Hyper works etc.
• Build and setup FE models, perform CAE iterative analyses to identify and resolve issues within design and time constraints.
• Verify accuracy and completion of CAE assessments and provide milestone Engineering Status Reports Utilize CAE DOE & Optimization Studies to identify design alternatives

• Master or PhD Engineering degree preferred
• Hyper mesh, CAD/Meshing tools
• Understanding different CAE methods Explicit and Implicit.
• Automotive product development experience is a bonus.
• Programming skills, Python, Matlab or other is a bonus Multi-objective optimization using CAE is desired
• Experience with Optimization software like Mode Frontier, Heeds or iSight Structural optimization experience using Opti Struct or Tosca is a bonus
• Strong business acumen and excellent written and verbal abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills including relationship building preferred
• Experience working in cross functional teams is beneficial
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Fully competent with Microsoft Office
• Tools An ability to travel on company business as required

• Bachelor of Science Engineering degree

• Hybrid / 4 days per week in office

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit www.zobility.com to learn more.

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.