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Adient · 15 hours ago

Lead CAE Engineer

Plymouth, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

6+ years exp

Adient is a leading company in the automotive seating industry, and they are seeking a Lead CAE Engineer to oversee CAE simulations for multiple projects. The role involves conducting FE analysis, coordinating with teams, and optimizing seating systems through analytical methodologies.

Responsibilities

Support seating product development by conducting CAE simulations:

Develop CAE quotes and project timing

Plan and conduct FE analysis to virtually validate seat designs

Coordinate work with colleagues in India

Gather data relating to material properties, test specifications and set up

Interpret results and draw reasonable conclusions to evaluate structural performance

Apply analytical reliability & robust methodologies to optimize seating systems

Effectively communicate analysis results, present conclusions and recommendations

Maintain a library of completed project reports and documentation

Identify and evaluate new tools and methods to improve efficiency and/or quality of analytical calibration

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringFE AnalysisLS-Dyna SolverANSAMETASafety RegulationsProject LeadershipProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

BSE, preferably MSE or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering

Sound knowledge of engineering mechanics

Demonstrated ability to lead projects, work in teams, and deliver results

Ability to problem solve, make decisions within guidelines, work independently, set and handle multiple priorities

Collaborate and build strong relationships with diverse teams

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Experience with FE pre and post processing software, ideally ANSA and META

Experience with LS-Dyna solver

Working knowledge of safety/crash regulations and testing specifications

Preferred

6-10 years of experience with FEM solvers, ideally LS-DYNA, ABAQUS, OPTISTRUCT

6-10 years of relevant experience ideally in automotive seating CAE

Some experience with using Humanetics ATDs in FEA simulations

Some experience with IIHS low speed rear Impact simulations

Company

Adient

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Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating.

Founded in 2016

Plymouth, Michigan, US

10001+ employees

https://www.adient.com

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