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ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll be able to do:
NVH 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. Perform NVH CAE analysis of next generation Model e products, in one or more of the following areas: Body, Interiors, Closures, Seats and Frames. Coordinate with D&R engineers to drive design resolutions using linear CAE analysis. Develop component, system, and vehicle-level CAE models, as well as complete analysis following Ford CAE modeling/analysis guidelines. Direct other analysts to create CAE models and run analysis. Conduct DOE studies, while 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. Participate in CAE/design reviews to present and communicate findings with other team members. Maintain records of all CAE models and document as needed.
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. 3 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Creating CAE models and visualizing results by utilizing pre-processing tools and post-processing tools including Altair Hypermesh, and ANSA. 2. Debugging and generating results to drive robust designs by conducting NVH CAE analysis using Nastran. 3. Analyzing test and CAE data, drawing appropriate conclusions, and making solid design recommendations to meet vehicle component and system requirements. 4. Conducting full vehicle NVH CAE analysis using Altair NVH Director or Ansa NVH Console for model creation, assembly and post-processing. 2 years of experience with the following skill is required: 1. Optimizing designs for mass and performance using optimization tools including Tosca or Optistruct.
We are offering a salary of $109,512.00 - $166,200.00/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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field and 4 years of experience in the job or a related occupation.
- 3 years creating CAE models and visualizing results using pre/post-processing tools including Altair Hypermesh and ANSA.
- 3 years conducting NVH CAE analysis using Nastran to debug and generate results for robust designs.
- 3 years analyzing test and CAE data, drawing conclusions, and making design recommendations to meet component and system requirements.
- 3 years conducting full vehicle NVH CAE analysis using Altair NVH Director or Ansa NVH Console for model creation, assembly and post-processing.
- 2 years optimizing designs for mass and performance using optimization tools such as Tosca or Optistruct.
- Hybrid work requiring residence within reasonable commuting distance to Allen Park, Michigan worksite.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (verification of employment eligibility required at hire).
Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ford Motor Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Ford Motor Company.
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Pay Growth & Progression — The 2023 UAW–Ford agreement delivered immediate raises, restored cost-of-living adjustments, and accelerated progression to top rates for many hourly roles. These changes improved earnings trajectories compared with pre-2023 levels.
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Healthcare Strength — Hourly employees retained very low employee cost-sharing under the 2023–2028 UAW–Ford agreement, and salaried materials describe comprehensive day‑one medical, dental, and prescription coverage. Mental-health support and family‑building benefits add depth to the overall health package.
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Retirement Support — U.S. salaried roles feature a notable 401(k) contribution and match structure, and post‑2023 updates increased retirement contributions for many UAW‑represented employees. Together these elements strengthen long‑term financial security.
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