CAE Engineer

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more! In this position...Develop detailed seat models for whiplash analysis to Include mechanisms, restraints, structure, foam and trim. Position also includes analyzing whiplash results and providing insights, performing physical tests to CAE correlation for whiplash and guiding Design Engineers in seat development for whiplash performance. The PD Engineer is responsible for managing product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis. This role also includes facilitating supplier data integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements. The PD Engineer is expected to understand and effectively utilize product check-in/check-out processes, version control, data release, and change management within Ford’s PLM ecosystem. The PD Engineer will perform feasibility analyses using CAD tools, including draft angle analysis, undercut detection, minimum bend radius validation for sheet metal, and clearance checks to support manufacturing and machining requirements. Responsibilities What you'll do: Setup Seat Whiplash models and load cases for analysis. Work with internal resources to develop detailed models and methodologies for analysis. Develop seat design solutions working with seat structures, trim, and restraints engineering teams. Make recommendations for seat content and design alternatives to deliver whiplash performance. Assess seat modeling guidelines and recommend revisions and improvements to reduce computing time and improve accuracy. Attend physical tests and review results with Design and Release and CAE teams to develop correlations. Lead analysis to support design changes impacting whiplash performance across multiple platforms, vehicle tophats, and regions. Develop detailed seat models for whiplash analysis. Includes mechanisms, restraints, structure, foam and trim. Analyze whiplash results and provide insights. Perform physical test to CAE correlation for whiplash. Guide design engineers in seat development for whiplash performance. Qualifications You'll have: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent. 10 years of general CAE experience in non-linear LS-DYNA. 5 years plus in Seat CAE overall experience. 5 years plus of specific whiplash CAE experience. Even better, you may have: Master's Degree in Engineering or equivalent. Familiarity with FMVSS, IIHS, Euro- NCAP, Latin-NCAP, China-NCAP, Japan-NCAP regulations. Modeling and analysis experience with BioRID 2 dummies. CAE leadership experience delivering whiplash requirements to programs. 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 5 and ranges from $65,100-$109,300. This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500. This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900. This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: . Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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. Job Info Job Identification 64562 Job Category PD Operations and Quality Posting Date 06/26/2026, 09:04 PM Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Job Schedule Full time Locations 20901 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US (Hybrid) #J-18808-Ljbffr