NVH CAE Engineer

Ford Motor Company

NVH CAE Engineer performing analyses on next-generation Model e products at Ford. Developing models, optimizing performance, and driving design resolutions with engineers.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeAllen Park • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $109,512 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform NVH CAE analysis of next generation Model e products, in one or more of the following areas: Body, Interiors, Closures, Seats and Frames.
Coordinate with D&R engineers to drive design resolutions using linear CAE analysis.
Develop component, system, and vehicle-level CAE models, as well as complete analysis following Ford CAE modeling/analysis guidelines.
Direct other analysts to create CAE models and run analysis.
Conduct DOE studies, while utilizing optimization tools to meet performance requirements within the constraints of conflicting attributes, such as cost and mass.
Develop CAE based countermeasures to meet requirements and work with program members to develop design proposals that meet cost and weight targets.
Participate in CAE/design reviews to present and communicate findings with other team members.
Maintain records of all CAE models and document as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
3 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Creating CAE models and visualizing results by utilizing pre-processing tools and post-processing tools including Altair Hypermesh, and ANSA. 2. Debugging and generating results to drive robust designs by conducting NVH CAE analysis using Nastran. 3. Analyzing test and CAE data, drawing appropriate conclusions, and making solid design recommendations to meet vehicle component and system requirements. 4. Conducting full vehicle NVH CAE analysis using Altair NVH Director or Ansa NVH Console for model creation, assembly and post-processing.
2 years of experience with the following skill is required: 1. Optimizing designs for mass and performance using optimization tools including Tosca or Optistruct.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

CAE analysisNVH analysisDOE studiesoptimizationmodel creationdata analysisdesign recommendationsdebuggingvisualization

Soft Skills

communicationcoordinationleadership

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering