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Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren three times per week, at minimum.
The Role:
As the Sr. CAE Engineer, you will lead and execute the development of vehicle programs and subsequent variants. Design direction will be driven through analysis execution, deep dives into efficient / integrated design solutions, clear communication to your partners and confirmation of performance. In addition, you will have responsibility to develop methods in support of Vision 2025.
What You'll do:
Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, "protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren three times per week, at minimum.
The Role:
As the Sr. CAE Engineer, you will lead and execute the development of vehicle programs and subsequent variants. Design direction will be driven through analysis execution, deep dives into efficient / integrated design solutions, clear communication to your partners and confirmation of performance. In addition, you will have responsibility to develop methods in support of Vision 2025.
What You'll do:
- Perform analysis to lead and execute the development of new architectures and subsequent variants for core body structure and/or closures. Drive the design through appropriate analyses, deep dive efficient / integrated design solutions, provide clear design direction to your partners and confirm performance. Support hardware elimination through leadership in the Global Focus Groups and drive method development.
- Responsible to create and execute Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and/or other analysis tool plans for assigned projects. Lead CAE suppliers and internal resources to meet program milestones and deliverables.
- Create geometry or construct / update FEA models from NX math data. Debug 1st run vehicle/closure structure models from suppliers (external and internal).
- Recommend viable design solutions to resolve any performance issues with mass & cost efficiency.
- Interface with the SMT, validation, structure integration, N&V, and safety integration engineers to assure balance of vehicle/closure structure requirements and design solutions.
- Conduct topology optimization to identify architectural load paths to close the gap to requirements and implement enablers into the math released
- Plan and implement test and/or development projects to enhance CAE capability.
- Recommend process automators and CAE enhancements for CAE modeling software and solvers. Assist in developing new CAE techniques.
- Use CAE to explain results of physical testing and engineer solutions to resolve issues with validation and release engineers
- Responsible for documenting analysis performance for program management and formal CAE report documentation (Virtual Validation) as required.
- Participate in Body Structure/Closure Product Development Teams (PDTs) to provide technical guidance based on CAE assessments.
- Stay abreast of new technology, competitive products, and latest CAE tools/trends.
- Have an active role in developing CAE resources globally (focus groups & direct communication)
Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- BS in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Thorough understanding of Material Properties as inputs to CAE analysis
- Familiarity with a variety of CAE modeling tools
- Proficiency with MS Office applications
- Good written and oral communication skills
- High degree of analytical ability where problems are complex or difficult.
- Exhibits appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)
- MS in Engineering
- Python programming experience
- Undergraduate coursework in Strength of Materials and Engineering Mechanics.
- 4+ years' experience in Linear Analysis (NASTRAN/OPTISTRUCT or equivalent), Quasi-Static Analysis (LS DYNA) and optimization / diagnostic tools (Genesis)
- Familiarity with UG-NX CAD & CAE tools
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, "protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
