CAE Engineer – Engine Mechanical Systems

We are seeking a CAE Engineer – Engine Mechanical Systems to provide leadership in advancing Ford’s ICE, Propulsion & Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) capabilities and methodologies.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in the area of internal combustion engines, associated components and systems.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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

Benefits:

• 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 Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time

Salary:

• Salary grade 7: $86,600-$144,900
• Salary grade 8: $99,100-$166,200