FEA Engineer (14748)

Join our team as a Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Engineer and help shape the future of our current and next-generation vehicles. We’re looking for a highly motivated, well-rounded engineer with strong structural design fundamentals and a genuine passion for advanced analysis methods.

In this role, you’ll move seamlessly between classical hand calculations, traditional FEA, non-traditional/meshless analysis tools, and data analysis to enable fast, informed decisions. You will collaborate closely with design and test engineering teams to develop, analyze, and optimize components and subsystems that make a real impact.

What You’ll Do

• Perform system- and sub-system-level Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to support vehicle and component-level designs.
• Conduct linear and non-linear stress analysis for static, dynamic, shock, and vibration environments.
• Perform bolted joint analysis using classical calculations for joint sizing.
• Explore and apply non-traditional / meshless analysis methods and tools to accelerate early design studies and trade-offs.
• Evaluate and validate new analysis tools and workflows, and document best practices for the broader team.
• Provide design guidance to product teams to improve structural performance, weight, cost, and manufacturability.
• Clearly communicate analysis assumptions, methods, and results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Prepare clear, well-structured analysis reports and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Contribute to additional projects and responsibilities as needed, based on your interests and strengths.

Minimum Qualifications – What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in structural analysis and FEA (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Hands-on experience with the ANSA/META software suite, including model generation and manipulation.
• Experience with analysis solvers such as Nastran/Optistruct and LS-Dyna.
• Familiarity with Static Analysis, Modal & Direct Transient, and Frequency Response analysis methods.
• Familiarity with bolted joint design and calculations.
• Experience with non-traditional structural analysis tools such as SimSolid, SimLab, etc.
• Strong communication skills and confidence presenting results to non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Teams for virtual collaboration.
• Ability to prioritize analysis assignments with minimal guidance, manage schedule and budget, and proactively escalate issues when needed.

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Working knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter and CAD tools such as Siemens NX, PTC Creo, and/or VisMockup.
• Experience with nCode/Glyphworks for fatigue and durability assessments.
• Experience with vehicle-level NVH assessments in FEA.
• Familiarity with FEA design optimization tools and workflows.
• Experience applying machine learning or statistical methods to simulation data.
• Python programming and scripting skills.

Additional Information

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (if applicable).
• Flexibility to work overtime when project needs arise.

PR:$45 to 55/hr (DOE)

EOE (Veteran/Disability)