About the Role
<p style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">At Roush, we fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage.</span><br><br><span style="line-height:normal;">The CAE Senior Analyst (Safety) <span style="color:#000000;">will perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to solve Crash Structural Safety problems to aid engineering team in the upfront design of automotive, aerospace, entertainment, and industrial segments. This individual will build FEA models and conduct Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) analysis supported by sound engineering explanation and hand calculations. <strong>This position is located in Livonia, MI.</strong></span></span><br><br><span style="line-height:normal;"><b>Responsibilities:</b></span></span></span></p><ul><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Build safety models for various applications in the automotive, aerospace, and entertainment industries using commercial CAE tools such as LS-Dyna, Radioss, Abaqus Explicit.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Run Safety and strength/ durability simulations, postprocess results, and provide engineering solutions. </span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Should be able to work independently on strength or durability attributes using solvers such as Abaqus or Nastran.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Able to master new CAE tools quickly. Keep abreast of new capabilities in the software.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Collaborate with various groups within the CAE department to enhance predictive accuracy and reduce development cycles.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Establish and refine simulation methodologies to enhance predictive accuracy and reduce development cycles.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Independently execute projects, including direct communication with customers, and develop effective design solutions utilizing CAE tools.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Develop innovative techniques or processes to the advancement of the team.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Provide technical support to marketing and sales teams to enhance customer engagement and business development efforts.</span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><b>Required qualifications:</b></span></span></span><ul><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with coursework in Finite Element Analysis, Strength of Materials, Mechanical behavior of metals. </span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Experience in non-linear explicit complex full vehicle structural FEA modeling, analysis and correlation with test data for some of the test modes.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">3+ years of Safety modeling experience in building crash safety FEA models using tools such as ANSA, Hypermesh by accurately discretizing components and sub-systems.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Knowledge of mechanical systems, vehicle structure for various impact modes, safety protocols, principles for crash development for various systems.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Good attention to detail and ability to use hand calculations and free body diagrams to validate input and results. Ability to communicate verbal and written technical information. Take ownership of the problem and solutions.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Excellent problem-solving ability with minimal need for guidance. Take initiative to research solutions when dealing with new problems.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Advanced software skills in finite element pre-processors, solvers, and post-processors (Altair Hyperworks, ANSA & META, LS-DYNA).</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and ability to train and mentor junior analysts.</span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><b>Preferred qualifications:</b></span></span></span><ul><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Master of Science or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with coursework in Finite Element Analysis, Strength of Materials, Mechanical behavior of metals. </span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Experience in writing process automation using python, or Excel VBA or C functions.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">U.S. Citizen allowing for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Experience working on Occupant Safety models and Development of restraint system.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:7px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Proficiency in FEA/ fatigue simulation software (Nastran, Abaqus, nCode etc.).</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:7px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Experience with real-world data integration and experimental validation.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:7px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Strong understanding of some of the Safety protocols such as FMVSS, NCAP, IIHS, EuroNCAP, CFR Part 25.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:7px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Proven ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams, and present technical findings to stakeholders.</span></span></span></li></ul><p style="margin-bottom:11px;text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Click here to view all current Roush openings: <a href="https://jobs.roush.com/us/en" style="color:#467886;text-decoration:underline;">https://jobs.roush.com/us/en</a><br>Our Full-Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonus program, paid vacation, and paid holidays.<br>Visit our website: <a href="http://www.roush.com" style="color:#467886;text-decoration:underline;">www.roush.com</a><br>Like us on Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/RoushCareers" style="color:#467886;text-decoration:underline;">www.facebook.com/RoushCareers</a><br>Roush is an EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.<br>If you need a reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at 734-779-7087.</span></span></span></p>