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Research Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$95K - $184K/yr

... through CAE and testing, with a focus on durability and crash safety. Responsibilities also include leading failure mode analysis documentation (e.g., FMEAs, P-diagrams, interface diagrams) and ...

Collaborate with CAE teams to ensure structural performance in crash, durability, stiffness, and NVH. * Participate in design reviews and engineering change management processes. * Support virtual ...

Collaborate with CAE teams to ensure structural performance in crash, durability, stiffness, and NVH. * Participate in design reviews and engineering change management processes. * Support virtual ...

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How much do cae crash engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for cae crash engineer in the United States is $42.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.46 and $46.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Cae Crash Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a CAE Crash Engineer, you need a strong background in mechanical or automotive engineering, crash dynamics, and finite element analysis, usually supported by a relevant engineering degree. Proficiency with CAE software such as LS-DYNA, HyperMesh, and experience with crash simulation tools and safety regulations is essential. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication abilities help engineers collaborate efficiently on complex projects. These skills are crucial for ensuring the safety and structural integrity of vehicle designs through accurate, regulatory-compliant crash simulations.

What is a CAE Crash Engineer job?

A CAE Crash Engineer is responsible for performing computer-aided engineering (CAE) simulations to analyze and improve the crashworthiness and safety performance of vehicles. They use finite element analysis (FEA) software to simulate crash scenarios, assess structural integrity, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Their role involves interpreting test data, optimizing designs, and collaborating with design and testing teams to enhance vehicle safety while meeting industry standards.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a CAE Crash Engineer?

A CAE Crash Engineer typically spends their day running crash simulations using specialized software, analyzing results to evaluate vehicle safety performance, and preparing detailed technical reports. They work closely with design teams to recommend structural improvements and ensure compliance with industry safety standards. Collaboration with test engineers and attending team meetings to discuss simulation findings and project timelines is also common. This role requires a balance of hands-on technical work and effective communication to contribute to the overall safety and success of new automotive products.

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Senior Safety Performance Engineer

Senior Safety Performance Engineer

Stellantis

Auburn Hills, MI • On-site

$98K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


Stellantis rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 129 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 44 rated automakers


Job description

The Senior Safety Performance Engineer is responsible for leading the safety development activities for their assigned vehicle programs to ensure all identified safety functional objectives are achieved on time. They are responsible for supporting impact script development, identifying design enablers, executing component and full vehicle test plans.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Safety development, customer functional objectives target setting, and vehicle level test plan execution; specifically, for the vehicle crash regulatory and third-party ratings
  • Support the vehicle integration and validation process by owning safety performance, leading the attribute team, and supporting tech club and vehicle program requests.
  • This engineer will influence the designs and investigate vehicle issues to determine the root cause, issue the appropriate documentation for issue resolution, and lead the team where issue crosses multiple vehicle disciplines.
  • Be responsible for physical testing and component testing, planning, vehicle build and test prep and execution from concept through launch, including interacting with CAE team for virtual validation.
  • This position requires some travel to Chelsea Proving Grounds

The Safety Performance Engineer must possess a strong technical acumen, exceptional communication/organizational skills.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5 years of vehicle development and safety development experience
  • Experience guiding vehicle design using virtual analysis, and physical testing
  • Broad knowledge of vehicle regulatory and 3rd party requirements
  • Experience dealing with cross-functional (Durability, Safety, NVH, Aero) issues
  • Strategic thinking, strong leadership, and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to summarize and present work

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strategic thinking, strong leadership, and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to summarize and present work
  • Good presentation skills, problem solving ability
  • Good knowledge of vehicle structures
  • Good knowledge of fundamental physics and structural engineering principles.
  • Excellent organizational, communication and teamwork skills
  • Experience leading teams and solving complex issue
  • Experience dealing with cross-functional issues related to restraints or structures
  • Previous laboratory, design release, CAE and hands-on crashworthiness expertise is a plus
  • Knowledge of CATIA/NX/TC, Hypergraph, data/film analysis, and advanced simulation techniques

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