Seat VDDV (CAE) Engineer
Description
Hybrid Position: This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. The employee's role enables them to work at a GM facility or off-site as frequently as needed or desired.
This position requires an employee to be onsite 1-3 times per week.
Responsibilities:
- Develop Finite Element Analysis (FEA) plans for assigned project
- Participate in the creation of assigned subsystem Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models
- Motivate CAE suppliers and internal resources to meet program milestones and deliverables
- Complete FEA analysis including the production of VDDV models from NX math and execution of documented VDDV models per assigned projects
- Perform FEA analysis such as Seat/Seat Belt Anchorage Strength, Child Restraint Anchorage Strength, Front/Rear Impact, Head Impact, whiplash etc. and lead seat designs to meet performance requirements
- Compare FEA results to performance requirements and recommend viable design solutions
- Correlate analysis results to physical test and update FEA models and/or FEA procedures and document results in FEA reports
- Generates technical solutions for current, new and major programs
- Performs sophisticated design analysis
- Develops engineering designs (including subsystems)
- Perform and be responsible for resources for virtual assessment of designs and compare results to performance requirements. Initiate design solutions to resolve any performance issues with mass & cost efficiency
- Implements engineering changes and specifies and balances system requirements
- Plans and implements test and/or development programs and Stays abreast of new technology
- Communicates, coordinates, and consults with engineering departments and customers
- Travels as required
Additional Description
Qualifications Required:
- Minimum 2 years' experience in Linear Analysis (Nastran, Optistruct or equivalent) and Non-Linear Analysis, (LS Dyna, Abaqus)
- Experience with Hypermesh, Primer and Metapost
- Knowledge and experience in Seat FEA
- Knowledge of Automotive Physical Test methods
- Thorough understanding of Material Properties as inputs into CAE analysis tools
- Knowledge of GM design math systems, NX
- High level of oral and written communication skills
Qualifications Preferred:
- Familiarity with production processes such as foundry, forging, pressed metal and machine tool activities
- Specific knowledge of engineering mechanics, physics, metallurgy and manufacturing methods engineering
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Structural Engineering required
Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or Structural Engineering preferred
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