Seat CAE Engineer

Description

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.  

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, MI three days per week at minimum.

The Role

The Seat Virtual Design, Development & Validation (VDDV) Team is seeking an experienced Seat CAE Engineer with 2+ years of experience and a strong understanding of automotive seat systems and related mechanisms .

In this role, you will perform structural analysis for assigned seat programs at the vehicle system level , supporting design decisions throughout development. You will apply Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other analytical methods to evaluate performance, influence design direction, and lead robust engineering solutions .

What You’ll Do

• Develop FEA plans for assigned project

• Participate in the creation of assigned subsystem FEA models

• Motivate CAE suppliers and internal resources to meet program milestones and deliverables

• Complete FEA analysis including the production of VDDV models from NX math and execution of documented VDDV models per assigned projects

• Perform FEA analysis such as Seat/Seat Belt Anchorage Strength, Child Restraint Anchorage Strength, Front/Rear Impact, Head Impact, whiplash etc. and lead seat designs to meet performance requirements

• Compare FEA results to performance requirements and recommend viable design solutions

• Correlate analysis results to physical test and update FEA models and/or FEA procedures

• Document results in FEA reports

• Generate technical solutions for current, new and major programs

• Provide technical leadership for advanced technology development

• Perform sophisticated design analysis

• Develop engineering designs including subsystems

• Perform and be responsible for resources for virtual assessment of designs and compare results to performance requirements. Initiate design solutions to resolve any performance issues with mass and cost efficiency

• Implement engineering changes

• Specify and balance system requirements

• Plan and implement test and/or development programs

What You’ll Need (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

• 2+years of experience and knowledge of automotive seat systems and related mechanisms

• 2+years of experience in Linear Analysis (Nastran, Optistruct, or equivalent) and Non-Linear Analysis, LS Dyna, Abaqus

• Knowledge of NX

• Thorough understanding of Material Properties as inputs into CAE analysis tools

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

• Knowledge and experience in Seat FEA

• Knowledge of GM design math systems

• Knowledge of Automotive Physical Test methods

• High level of oral and written communication skills

• Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanisms

• Familiarity with production processes such as foundry, forging, pressed metal and machine tool activities

• Specific knowledge of engineering mechanics, physics, metallurgy and manufacturing methods engineering

• Communicates, coordinates, and consults with engineering departments and customers

• Motivation to stay abreast of new technology and competitive products

• Experience creating new processes and tools.

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This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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