• Job Description

  Req#: 15507

  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 is seeking an experienced and highly motivated engine components/systems durability CAE engineer to join the ICE, Propulsion, Thermal Systems (IPTSE) engineering team.

  Qualifications

  Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field
  • Minimum of 2 years of business experience in one or more of the following:
    • Heat transfer modeling in engine components
    • Durability of engine components under mechanical, thermal and vibration loading
    • Optimization of engine components for performance, quality, weight and cost

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field
  • Proficiency in use of problem-solving tools (Six Sigma, DOE, etc.)
  • Experience with Simulia ABAQUS, Tosca, MSC NASTRAN, FEMFAT, TeamCenter, CATIA V5, Altair Suite (Hypermesh, Hyperview, Optistruct), Simlab, Matlab
  • Six Sigma Green Belt trained
  • Proven problem solving ability
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
  • Experience working with global teams
  • Comfortable working in an environment where problems are not always well-defined, and interested in learning new tools and techniques
  • Effective oral and written communication skills

  What you’ll receive in return:
  As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition!
  
  If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.
  
  Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
  
  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
  
  For information on Ford’s benefits and compensation, click here: https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2023-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-1.pdf

  Responsibilities

  What You Will Do:

  • Plan and conduct FEA/CAE analysis of engine components/systems with respect to the durability attribute
  • Provide direction and recommendations for the design of engine components/systems based on results obtained from FEA/CAE/Optimization analysis
  • Apply analytical reliability & robustness methodologies to optimize engine components and systems
  • Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve engine components CAE guideline/procedures
  • Collaborate with components/systems engineers to provide design direction and confirmation to achieve targets for performance, quality, function, weight and cost
  • Support expedited concern resolution with cross functional teams including the design, manufacturing, quality, etc.
  • Collaborate with components/system engineers to resolve engine components/systems issues for both prototype and production programs

• About the company

  Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation.

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