CAE Engineer - Chassis & Suspension

CAE Engineer - Chassis & Suspension Full Cycle Services Ypsilanti, MI Job Details Full-time | Contract $41 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications MSC Nastran Noise, vibration, harshness (NVH) analysis for vehicles Bachelor's degree FEA Simulation systems Abaqus Structural analysis Full Job Description An

AUTOMOTIVE OEM

is looking for an

CAE ENGINEER

to support the organization's ongoing vehicle development initiatives. This

LONG TERM CONTRACT POSITION

(with possibility of extension and even transitioning to direct) will work with a team to perform CAE analysis on various vehicle systems related to chassis, suspension, and structures in general. Day to day (onsite 5 days per week): Perform chassis and suspension structural, fatigue, and vibration FEA using ANSYS, NASTRAN, LS-DYNA, or equivalent Analyze control arms, subframes, suspension links, knuckles, crossmembers, bushings, and related systems under static, dynamic, and durability loading Develop FEA models, boundary conditions, load cases, and material definitions aligned with HMG CAE requirements Correlate simulation results with physical test data to improve model accuracy and prediction robustness Generate technical documentation, reports, and recommendations to guide design decisions Build and validate full-vehicle and subsystem Chassis and Vehicle models on Nastran and ABAQUS Support chassis and NVH-related CAE activities if needed Partner with design, CAE, NVH, and vehicle dynamics teams to drive simulation-informed design decisions Participate in engineering reviews, presenting analysis results and design recommendations Support R D initiatives and innovation projects improving chassis performance, refinement, and robustness

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace or a related field of study 3+ years of Body Finite Element Structural CAE Simulations using ABAQUS and NASTRAN for Chassis 1+ years of NVH simulations with NASTRAN 3+ years of experience leading engineers through automotive production work Ability to work independently with minimum guidelines Strong oral and verbal communication skills Knowledge of automotive suspension system and vehicle dynamics

Must Haves:

Bachelor's Degree and Prior Automotive CAE Experience Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$41.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): What vehicle systems have your performed CAE analysis on previously?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Nastran:

1 year (Preferred)

Automotive CAE:

1 year (Required)

Abaqus:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person