CAE Engineer

Ford Motor Company

CAE Engineer developing detailed seat models for whiplash analysis at Ford. Responsible for analyzing results and guiding Design Engineers in seat development for performance.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop detailed seat models for whiplash analysis to include mechanisms, restraints, structure, foam and trim.
Analyze whiplash results and provide insights.
Perform physical tests to CAE correlation for whiplash and guide Design Engineers in seat development for whiplash performance.
Manage product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis.
Facilitate supplier data integration and develop CAD studies to support design improvements.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

whiplash analysisCAE correlationCADBOM structuresdraft angle analysisundercut detectionminimum bend radius validationclearance checksBioRID 2 modelingnon-linear LS-DYNA

Soft Skills

insight generationguidancemanagementfacilitationleadership

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering