Brake CAE NVH Engineer

Description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

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In this position... 
Ford Underbody Systems Engineering, UnSE, is seeking a highly motivated CAE NVH engineer to join the Brake NVH CAE team.  This engineer will work closely with the brake team design and release engineers and NVH team to ensure that the requirements are being met and that results are being delivered on time.  When brake noises are detected, the Brake NVH CAE engineer will use their knowledge and toolbox to recommend possible solutions to the brake design and release engineers.  This position will require working with global Ford team members, depending on the current assignments.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...    

Build and analyze brake system to resolve squeal issues on current and future programs using Abaqus.
•    Brake squeal analysis and recommend design changes to rotor, pad (lining chamfers/slots), anchor bracket, caliper housing to eliminate squeal noise.
•    Perform Hyperstudy analysis to predict and correlate friction anisotropic properties with FRF test data.
•    Correlate brake component normal mode frequencies with FRF tests.
•    Perform modal separation analysis for rotor in-place and out-of-place modes.
•    Force transmissibility analysis based on brake load.
 

Qualifications

You'll have...
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree.
5+ years of experience in NVH CAE analysis.

Even better, you may have...
Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree.
Proficient use of Nastran, HyperMesh, HyperView, HyperWorks, Abaqus for NVH CAE analysis. 
Experience with optimization software, such as Optistruct, HyperStudy, ModeFRONTIER, and/or HEEDS.
Proficient use of CAD software (Catia/3DX preferred).
Understanding of chassis components and operation of – front/rear suspensions and braking systems.
Experience using Catia CATScript, PYTHON scripts, and VBS or Excel macros.
Experience running brake squeal complex eigenvalue analyses.
Strong analytical and project management skills.
Demonstrated high level of communication skills and teamwork.
Innate desire and ability to learn and apply advanced software tools.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural team.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service 
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day 
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 8.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here:  https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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