Structural CAE Analyst Ford Champ

As a Structural CAE Analyst Ford Champ, you will specialise in the analysis and development of Automotive Closures and sheet metal components. You will be responsible for performing NVH, Fatigue, and non-linear Impact analyses, as well as knowledge of Closures interface components and related hardware. Your goal will be to develop and validate design countermeasures to address complex Closures system level issues, utilising systems engineering principles and FMEA methodologies.

Responsibilities:

• Advanced Simulation & Modeling: Build high-fidelity FE models and perform iterative linear, non-linear, and impact analyses (NVH, Durability, Fatigue) to resolve design challenges under tight timelines.
• Design Optimisation: Utilise statistical tools and DOE (Design of Experiments) to optimise the function, mass, and cost of forward-model systems.
• Drive Innovation & Automation: Lead the evolution of CAE by developing and improving simulation methods using Agentic/Generative AI and Machine Learning.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Design & Release (D&R) teams to align requirements, resolve functional issues, and deliver data-driven 'Performance vs. Cost' trade-off studies.
• Milestone Delivery: Execute and verify complete, accurate CAE assessments to support key program milestones and engineering status reports.
• FEA Expertise: Strong knowledge of FEA theory, structural CAE, and both Linear Static and Non-Linear Dynamic (including impact) analyses.
• Industry-Standard Toolset:

Meshing & Post-processing: ANSA, HyperMesh, HyperView, or MetaPost. Solvers & Analysis: Abaqus, Nastran, LS-Dyna, FDYNAM, nCode, or Optistruct.

• Analytical Mindset: Proficiency in statistical tools, optimisation studies, and a passion for automation and emerging AI technologies.