CAE Engineer

CAE Crash Safety Engineer (LS-DYNA)

Location: Raymond, OH

Pay Rate: $44.54 - $51.71 per hour

Work Type: Onsite / Engineering Facility

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced CAE Crash Safety Engineer to support vehicle safety development through advanced crash and impact simulations. This role focuses on system-level vehicle modeling, simulation analysis, and safety performance evaluation using LS-DYNA, supporting compliance with NCAP, IIHS, and internal safety standards.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on CAE expertise and the ability to translate simulation results into actionable engineering recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and perform crash safety and impact simulations using LS-DYNA
• Build, visualize, and analyze complex vehicle system-level CAE models
• Evaluate simulation results against:
  
  
  
  • New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)
  • Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
  • Internal vehicle safety standards
  
  
  
  
• Identify performance gaps and develop engineering countermeasures
• Communicate simulation findings and recommendations to cross-functional engineering teams
• Create detailed engineering documentation, analysis reports, and presentations
• Collaborate with design and test engineers to support vehicle safety development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (required)
• 6+ years of industry experience as a CAE Analyst
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with LS-DYNA
• Strong experience using:
  
  
  
  • ANSA (pre-processing)
  • Meta-Post (post-processing)
  
  
  
  
• Proven expertise in vehicle crashworthiness and impact simulation analysis
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills

Note: A related advanced degree may substitute for up to 2 years of experience.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience supporting automotive OEM safety programs
• Familiarity with vehicle-level safety regulations and rating systems
• Ability to work cross-functionally with design, test, and validation teams

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to lift/carry up to 25 lbs (occasionally)
• Moderate bending, standing, walking, and sitting as required
• Ability to drive a vehicle when necessary
• No routine exposure to hazardous materials or extreme temperatures

Why This Role

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Work on advanced vehicle safety and crashworthiness programs
• High-impact engineering role supporting next-generation vehicle development

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD & D Insurance

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