Modeling Jobs in Monroe, MI (NOW HIRING)

In this position... 
We are building a team of the world's best automotive, software and electrical talent, and turning them loose to create insanely great electric vehicles and digital experiences for new generations of customers.
We are an agile team... leveraging rapidly evolving technology to innovate, fail fast and pivot.

We create with passion delivering extraordinary solutions to change the world.

You'll have...
 

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and at least 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Experience must include knowledge of non-linear analytical tools/software for root-causing and solving various automotive crash safety development related projects/assignments 
Developing full vehicle impact models using software ANSA, PRIMER, HYPERWORKS and simulating various crash/safety modes using LS Dyna 
Debugging models, root-cause performance issues, and identifying solutions or alternative options to address the issue (Ls-dyna, Nastran and Abaqus) 
Even better, you may have...
Must be pro-active, leverage extensive experience with the 3DX platform to lead crucial daily interactions across disciplines, specifically engaging with CAE engineers and DRIs. The purpose of this consistent follow-up on design alterations is to guarantee a swift and efficient generation of CAE models 
Good organizational skills, & proficiency in Jira, Confluence, etc. 
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service 
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day 
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 
 

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $129,600-244,680.    
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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What you'll do...

• Work with Advanced Vehicle Safety/NVH/Durability teams to develop full vehicle/system finite element models for next-generation Vehicle Platform Architectures for electric vehicles. 
   

• Perform structural safety analysis using LS-Dyna, Hyper works to assess vehicle crashworthiness for regulatory and third-party targets as required by USNCAP, FMVSS, Euro NCAP, ECE, and IIHS.  
   

• Hands on capability creating full vehicle Nastran and Abaqus models. 
   

• Correlate CAE performance with test results; and document best practices and lessons learned for future development. 
   

• Responsible for safety finite element analysis of crash modes, ensuring innovative and optimized solutions  
   

• Support quick concept development utilizing morphing tools to deliver new and emerging ideas.  
   

• Support the creation of standard work procedures for delivering quality models and simulation results.  
   

• Work in a cross-functional environment to identify and overcome technical challenges and meet requirements  
   

• Be a part of the vision of engineering excellence and a source of knowledge.  
   

• Participate in design reviews and present CAE model build status. 
   

• Make recommendations to improve the model build/integration workflow.