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CAE Body Structure Engineer

Warren, Michigan, United States of America💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-21 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead CAE analysis for vehicle body structures, developing new engineering capabilities and assessing design performance for GM vehicles.

Role type

Senior IC CAE Body Structure Engineer

Builds

Virtual assessment of complete Trimmed Vehicle Structures (BIW, Chassis, IP, Closures, Modules) and new engineering analysis capabilities

Domain

Automotive / Structural Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Structural Durability Analysis, Linear and Non-Linear Simulations, 2D and 3D CAD modeling, CAE tool development

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

Abaqus, Nastran, Dyna, N Code

Responsibilities

Create and execute FEA plans for assigned projects; Lead CAE suppliers and internal resources to meet program milestones; Perform structural analysis on complete Trimmed Vehicle Structure; Recommend viable design solutions to resolve performance issues with mass and cost efficiency; Plan and implement test and/or development programs to enhance CAE capability.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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