At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.
Ford’s Research and Advanced Engineering team takes new ideas from theory to reality. Every day, we develop advanced energy management and propulsion technologies, create cutting-edge materials and manufacturing processes, and curate world-class cabin experiences that redefine what it means to drive a Ford.
ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll be able to do:
Body Exteriors and Closures CAE Engineer - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Allen Park, Michigan). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned worksite. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the worksite. Lead the CAE analysis of next generation Model e products, in one or more of the following areas: Closures and Body Exteriors. Work with D&R engineers to drive design resolutions using both linear and non-linear CAE analysis. Develop component, system and vehicle level CAE models and complete analysis following Ford CAE modeling/analysis guidelines. Direct other analysts to create CAE models and run analysis. Conduct DOE studies utilizing optimization tools to meet performance requirements within the constraints of conflicting attributes such as cost and mass. Develop CAE based countermeasures to meet requirements and work with program members to develop design proposals that meet cost and weight targets.
QualificationsYou'll have…
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. 4 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Utilizing pre-processing tools to create CAE models and post-processing tools to visualize results using Altair Hypermesh or ANSA. 2. Conducting CAE analysis using Abaqus including debugging and generating results to drive robust designs. 3. Conducting CAE analysis using Ls-Dyna including debugging and generating results to drive robust designs. 3 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Optimizing designs for mass and performance using optimization tools such as Tosca or Optistruct. 2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Conducting CAE analysis of metallic and non-metallic structures using linear and non-linear material models based on test data. 2. Using CAE tools conduct correlation studies between tests and analysis to verify vehicle and system level performance. 1 year of experience with the following skill is required: 1. Develop or utilize Python/TCL scripts for automation of pre-processing of models and for material verification within CAE models.
We are offering a salary of $116,459.00 - $188,186.16/yr.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSR
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 4 years of experience in the offered job or a related occupation
- 4 years of experience using Altair HyperMesh or ANSA for CAE model preprocessing and postprocessing
- 4 years of experience conducting CAE analysis with Abaqus, including debugging and results generation
- 4 years of experience conducting CAE analysis with LS-DYNA, including debugging and results generation
- 3 years of experience optimizing designs for mass and performance using Tosca or OptiStruct
- 2 years of experience conducting CAE analysis of metallic and non-metallic structures using linear and nonlinear material models based on test data
- 2 years of experience conducting test-to-analysis correlation studies to verify vehicle and system-level performance
- 1 year of experience developing or using Python or TCL scripts for CAE model preprocessing automation and material verification
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Eligible employees can access medical, dental, and prescription coverage starting on the first day, with some zero-cost plan options and free mental health support. Benefits materials highlight comprehensive healthcare as a core pillar.
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Retirement Support — Employees can enroll in a 401(k)-style plan from day one, and some salaried plans include a company match of $0.90 per dollar on the first 5% contributed. Official summaries also describe financial-planning support.
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Parental & Family Support — The package includes paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp-up program for new parents returning to work. Flexible family-care days and other time-off options support caregiving needs.
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