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Pentangle Tech

Exterior Design release Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$81K - $110K/yr

* Good Working experience as DRE in Exterior engineering (Min 3 years) **** * Bachelor of Science in ... Interpret CAE simulation results and integrate recommendations into product design * Collaborate ...

Magna

Production CAE Analyst

Troy, MI · On-site

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim ... Consults and collaborates with engineering, tooling and manufacturing personnel in the organization ...

Magna

Production CAE Analyst

Troy, MI · On-site

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim ... Consults and collaborates with engineering, tooling and manufacturing personnel in the organization ...

Optimal Inc.

Exterior Lighting Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

The Exterior Lighting Engineer is a multi-disciplinary technical authority responsible for the ... T layouts), CAE's, dynamic calculations and simulations, etc. * Actively participate in the ...

G-TECH Services

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Design Resign Engineer (Exterior Lighting Engineer)

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$40 - $42/hr

Seeking an experienced Exterior Lighting Engineer / Design Release Engineer (DRE) to support the ... Mechatronics and CAE experience. * Master's Degree preferred. * 7+ years of related experience.

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Epitec

Design and Release Engineer - Exterior

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$37 - $42.25/hr

Teamcenter * CAD/CAE tools * Design Release Engineering * Automotive Product Development ... Exterior Lighting Design Release Engineer (DRE) background Optical engineering experience ...

ADP, Inc.

Senior Exterior Trims Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$98K - $135K/yr

Design and engineer exterior components such as substrates, bumpers, grille assemblies, bezel, skid ... CAE, coordinate program deliveries. * In-depth knowledge of plastic materials, mold design and ...

Optimal Inc.

Exterior Lighting Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

The Exterior Lighting Engineer is a multi-disciplinary technical authority responsible for the ... CAE's, dynamic calculations and simulations, etc.Actively participate in the Technical Design ...

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CAE Crash and Safety Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI • On-site

Detroit Engineered Products
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
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Job Description
  • Crash Safety CAE Engineer:
  • This is a contract position for a Crash Safety CAE Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI. The role involves developing design strategies to meet crash safety targets at the vehicle, system, and component levels, ensuring compliance with global safety regulations and consumer rating protocols.
  • Responsibilities:
  • Lead vehicle design development using CAE, balancing all applicable global vehicle safety requirements.
  • Build and maintain full vehicle and system level CAE models following best practices, ensuring high simulation fidelity and results accuracy.
  • Perform CAE simulations for dynamic and quasi-static crash scenarios, including frontal, side, rear, pedestrian, occupant, and crash avoidance events.
  • Improve structural performance and efficiency with minimized weight and cost (topology, joints, weld/adhesive, gauge, lightweight materials, etc.).
  • Summarize simulation results in a clear and actionable format for development teams.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Program Management, and other engineering teams (Studio, Body, Trims, Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, etc.).
  • Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • 8+ years of experience in full-vehicle crashworthiness and multi-physics CAE simulations.
  • Strong knowledge of global regulatory vehicle safety standards (AIS, ECE, FMVSS), consumer safety ratings (US-NCAP, Euro NCAP), and insurance ratings (IIHS, RCAR).
  • Strong understanding of structural mechanics and energy management in crashes based on first-principles physics.
  • Experience in developing crashworthy structures, occupant restraints, exterior and interior systems.
  • Proven ability to correlate the CAE results to physical test data and calibrate virtual models to reflect real-world performance.
  • Proficiency in LS-DYNA, ANSA, PRIMER, HYPERWORKS; familiarity with ADAS active safety simulations and AI/ML-based CAE tools is a plus.
  • Experience working on multiple vehicle platforms, including Electric, Hybrid, and Autonomous Vehicles.
  • Strong communication skills with ability to present results and influence cross-functional design decision

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