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Ford Motor Company · 2 days ago

Crash Safety Structure CAE Analyst

Dearborn, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is a global leader in automotive manufacturing, committed to building a better world through innovative products and services. The Crash Safety Structure CAE Analyst role involves using simulation tools to conduct finite element analysis for vehicle crash performance, collaborating with engineering teams to improve vehicle safety, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform structural analysis to ensure full-vehicle robustly meets all applicable safety regulations and public domain requirements in US (FMVSS, IIHS, NCAP) and World-wide (EuroNCAP, ECE, CNCAP, CIASI, etc)

Conduct component / full-vehicle crash tests as required to validate CAE models for accurate analysis / predictions

Collaborate with Body, Chassis, and Powertrain / Battery engineers to choose appropriate materials that balance strength, weight, and cost for optimal crash performance

Assess the impact of new/advanced materials on crashworthiness and structural integrity

Continuous improvement of crashworthiness methodologies and processes to enhance overall vehicle safety

Communicate findings, recommendations, and updates to stakeholders within the organization

Use simulation tools and LS-Dyna to conduct finite element analysis to predict and optimize vehicle crash performance in Front, Side, Rear and Roof strength test modes - for ICE, HEV and BEV programs

Analyze test data and provide insights and recommendations for further improvements in vehicle design

Conduct DFMEA/Robustness in safety analysis of structures to ensure that corporate requirements are consistently met throughout the vehicle design and manufacturing processes

Conduct component/ full-vehicle crash tests as required to validate CAE models for accurate analysis/predictions

Collaborate with Body engineers to choose appropriate materials that balance strength, weight, and cost for optimal crash performance

Assess the impact of new/advanced materials on crashworthiness, structural integrity, and high voltage systems, including BEV traction batteries

Continuous improvement of crashworthiness methodologies and processes to enhance overall vehicle safety

Communicate findings, recommendations, and updates to stakeholders within the organization

Qualification

Finite Element AnalysisCrashworthiness AnalysisHigh Voltage System IntegrityDFMEAVehicle Safety RegulationsLoadpath AnalysisAnalytical SkillsEffective CommunicationCollaborative Teamwork

Required

A Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, structural engineering, or a related field required

Minimum 5+ years of CAE experience in automotive safety with emphasis on structural crashworthiness and high voltage system integrity (Hybrid and BEV architectures)

Minimum of experience in 1 program cycles in design, development, and validation of crashworthiness with emphasis on Body-on-Frame vehicles

Preferred

A Master's degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, structural engineering, or a related field required

Proficient in ICE/HEV/BEV vehicle architectures and loadpath analysis required to meet crashworthiness requirements in Front, Side, Rear impact modes including Roof strength

Experience with crash test coordination, analysis of crash test data, and involvement in vehicle safety assessments is highly valued

Very proficient in Finite Element Analysis (LS-Dyna) and simulation tools used in crashworthiness analysis

Strong understanding of vehicle steel, aluminum and plastic materials and the implications for crashworthiness

Thorough knowledge of safety regulations and standards, such as FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) and public domain requirements such as NCAP, IIHS, etc

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify safety risks, propose solutions, and contribute to continuous improvement

Understanding of quality control processes (Failure Mode Avoidance, DFMEA, Robustness) and a proactive approach to identifying areas for improvement in safety methodologies and processes

Strong background in vehicle design and engineering principles, with a focus on safety-related aspects

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey complex technical information

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, testing, and regulatory compliance teams