The Senior Propulsion Virtual Engineer performs FEA structural analysis, collaborates on design solutions, leads method development, and mentors team members.
Description
Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren three times per week, at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.
The Role
The Senior Propulsion Virtual Engineer will partner with Design Responsible Engineers, Designers and Virtual Design Development & Validation Engineers to generate robust and reliable design solutions. You'll perform FEA structural analysis for a variety of engine components including building, debugging, and running analytical models. You'll apply optimization and statistical methods and interpret and communicate results to engineers and managers. You will also lead and execute development of new CAE tools and methods to improve prediction fidelity and execution speed.
What You'll Do
Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits
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Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren three times per week, at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.
The Role
The Senior Propulsion Virtual Engineer will partner with Design Responsible Engineers, Designers and Virtual Design Development & Validation Engineers to generate robust and reliable design solutions. You'll perform FEA structural analysis for a variety of engine components including building, debugging, and running analytical models. You'll apply optimization and statistical methods and interpret and communicate results to engineers and managers. You will also lead and execute development of new CAE tools and methods to improve prediction fidelity and execution speed.
What You'll Do
- Perform structural analysis for early design and verification of concepts, components, and support systems including their vehicle integration
- Retrieve and modify Unigraphics (NX) models of components and assemblies to support the creation of finite element models
- Apply Designs for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodology to identify, drive and optimize critical procedures and designs
- Collaborate with broader engineering team for structured design integration, new proposals, problem solving, and system optimization
- Present results that comprehend variation and generate relevant recommendations based on analysis to improve design
- Lead the continuous enhancement of current standard analysis practices and/or tools to improve prediction fidelity and/or execution speed, and development of new methods
- Engage and guide hardware release and validation teams towards virtual replacement of physical hardware and testing
- Contribute to Global CAE Product & Technical Focus Groups and other work groups as requested
- Mentor team members
Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, or related degree
- Experience with model creation and FEA analysis
- Experience in using ABAQUS (Implicit, Explicit, ABAQUS CAE)
- 5 years of Engineering experience
- Familiarity with structural engineering materials, large-scale non-linear problems, optimization, topology, reliability, robust design, or process automation
- High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others
- High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
- Understanding of structural mechanics, heat transfer or fatigue principles
- High level of written and oral communication skills; capable of consolidating complicated results into clear design recommendations for customers or leadership
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Master of Science in Engineering, Physics or related degree
- Experience in using Hypermesh, iSIGHT, Optistruct, GENESIS
- Experience in using UG NX
- Direct experience applying FEA tools to propulsion-related systems
- Familiarity or practical experience with the principles of vehicle propulsion system design, operation, or testing
- Experience with programming in Java, Python, MATLAB, or equivalent languages
- Good understanding of establishing loads and boundary conditions for modeling and analysis
- Good understanding of non-linear analysis, failure theories and multi-axial fatigue and composites
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits
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About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations (U.S. and Canada)
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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