▷ 15h Left VP CAE Engineer

Job Description Job Description - Support Body Exterior requirements relating to the Exterior Trim performance using CAE - Support model creation and deliver analysis results on time. - Support Design and Release (D&R) engineers and Attribute requests for design confirmation and direction. - Work to improve CAE to test correlation, develop ongoing method improvements. Responsibilities - Key Criteria for Position The candidate must: - Conduct FE analysis to simulate Ford design requirements ranging from; stiffness, strength and fatigue life predictions for Body Exterior Trim systems - Issue resolution-using CAE to assist with establishing root cause and corrective actions to achieve performance targets and support feasibility. - Support TVM and OPD request for Exterior trim assessments for relevant changes requested. - Follow CAE model storage and reporting per Global CAE record retention guidelines - Work with Core Modelling team to develop model content inputs and mesh criterion requirements for FE model generation for relevant GPDS milestones. - Establish material property data availability and request additional data or testing when required. - Support timing for 1 st cut analysis completion and raising issues using appropriate issue tracking systems. - Attend Project Team meetings to assist with system design/development. - Work with test groups to ensure alignment between analytical and physical prototype test set-up such as; loading, boundary conditions, material properties and geometry are consistent. - Support Exterior TDR meetings as required to. - Support Global Tech Club to ensure latest methodologies are applied and suggestions from local learnings are shared for method improvements. Qualifications - Preferred Previous experiences/ competencies for Role Leadership Functional / Technical - Confident in leading a team through design issue resolution stages (concept to launch) - Clear communication skills. - Strong interpersonal skills. - Ability to work both individually and in teams - Strong drive for results - Focus on Customer satisfaction - Familiarity with lab based testing techniques along with an understanding of limitations with physical testing related to instrumentation, repeatability and statistical significance. - Experience with CAE software codes such as Abaqus, Nastran, LS-Dyna and pre/post processors Hyperworks or Ansa. - Strong knowledge of materials namely; plastics, metallic and adhesives. - Knowledge of manufacturing requirements related to plastic tool design and joining methods. - Experience in static, dynamic and thermal structural analysis. Ability to identify weaknesses with design and provide realistic corrective actions - Professional development expected in position. Leadership Functional / Technical - Business acumen understand financial drivers behind Body Exterior related system selection and key business metrics which Product Development impact that drive Ford Motor Company's profitability. - Conflict Resolution & Team-building skills - Innovation mindset - Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills of technical data to wide audience of differing engineering knowledge. - A strong understanding of design verification and process validation - Working level familiarity with Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS) and awareness of milestone deliverables relating to Virtual Verification assessments - Able to use Ford issue reporting/tracking tools (AIMs 3DX or E2KS) - Able to use APDM for CAE model and report storage. - Establish communication channels with counterparts in other Ford PD centers