BIW Structural CAE Engineer (Junior)

We are seeking a BIW Structural CAE Engineer to join our technical design development team in Auburn Hills, MI. In this role, you will lead system and component-level Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) simulations for Body-in-White (BIW) structures. Working across early concept phases through detail design, you will perform virtual evaluations-including NVH, durability, and crash analysis-to generate actionable design recommendations and drive structural performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Virtual Modeling & Simulation: Build Rapid Concept Design (RCD) models and finite element models (FEM) to evaluate NVH, basic durability, and crush performance; perform linear and non-linear FEA to compute sectional forces, stress, strain, and modal responses.

• Benchmarking & Optimization: Conduct competitive architecture and component benchmarking for BIW systems; utilize topology optimization techniques to inform structural efficiency.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with advanced design teams, internal CAE groups, and external suppliers to track design progress, implement standard methodologies, and ensure timely model delivery.

• Physical-to-Virtual Correlation: Work closely with test engineering teams to validate virtual simulation results against physical test data to continuously improve model accuracy.

• Methodology Development: Stay aligned with automotive industry advancements in simulation tools and RCD methodologies to expand internal technical capabilities.

• Tracking & Reporting: Document analysis results, track BIW design iterations, and present technical summaries to engineering leadership when required.