CAE Modeling Lead
Core
Leading project management and delivery of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models for full vehicle programs, integrating process automation and AI/ML applications to enhance modeling efficiency and quality.
Role type
Senior IC CAE Modeling Lead (Virtual Design, Development & Validation)
Builds
Full vehicle and subsystems models for programs to enable first time quality and ontime delivery
Domain
Automotive engineering, Virtual Design, Development & Validation (VDDV), CAE simulation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) theory and application, CAE/CAD/data analytics tools (ANSA, HYPERMESH, LS-DYNA, Optistruct/NASTRAN, ABAQUS, Python), AI/ML framework integration, project management, risk assessment, root cause analysis (5 Why), cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
DFSS black belt certification, 10+ years in Virtual engineering, CAE tool APIs and workflow automation, deploying AI models for engineering applications (surrogate modeling), Python proficiency, Masters in Engineering/Data Science
Technologies
ANSA, HYPERMESH, LS-DYNA, Optistruct/NASTRAN, ABAQUS, Python, Siemens NX, Catia, Teamcenter, PowerBi, LLMs
Responsibilities
Lead independent project management and build planning for full vehicle models; Coordinate with Vehicle Performance Integration and Design teams to develop efficient workflows; Lead globally distributed teams for model builds; Perform full Virtual Vehicle assembly, integration, and quality checks on Safety and NVH models; Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models to automate CAE workflows (meshing, boundary conditions, post-processing); Drive innovation by applying AI/ML to improve quality assurance and model fidelity; Lead cross-functional projects leveraging simulation data for machine learning applications.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities