FEA Engineer
Location: Shelby Township, Michigan
Work Arrangement: In-Office
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Position Summary

A leading automotive supplier is seeking an FEA Engineer to support the development, analysis, and validation of automotive products and structural components.

This position will use advanced non-linear finite element analysis (FEA) software to evaluate product performance, identify potential design issues, and ensure designs meet customer and engineering requirements. The FEA Engineer will work closely with Product Engineers, Engineering Managers, and customers to develop effective design solutions and support programs from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform non-linear FEA analysis of rubber products and structural components using Abaqus and HyperMesh.
• Support product and design development by evaluating designs and recommending engineering improvements and alternatives.
• Analyze stress, strain, durability, deformation, and predicted performance against customer and engineering requirements.
• Develop technical data, analysis results, reports, and presentations for engineering and customer reviews.
• Support durability analysis, including the use of FE-Safe for structural components when applicable.
• Identify and communicate design, engineering, and program issues clearly and effectively.
• Provide analysis and engineering information in support of program timing and customer deadlines.
• Participate in customer meetings and technical discussions as needed.
• Work closely with Product Engineers, Engineering Managers, and other members of the engineering team.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Maintain current knowledge of automotive engineering practices, materials, industry standards, and FEA methodologies.
• Represent the company professionally when interacting with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Experience with finite element analysis and non-linear analysis preferred.
• Experience with Abaqus and HyperMesh strongly preferred.
• Experience with FE-Safe or similar durability analysis software is a plus.
• Strong understanding of mathematics, engineering principles, materials, and structural analysis.
• Automotive industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to meeting project deadlines.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is a self-motivated, technically strong engineer who can take ownership of FEA projects, communicate results effectively, and work with engineering teams to turn analysis results into practical product improvements.

This is an in-office position in Shelby Township, Michigan and requires regular interaction with the engineering team and, when necessary, customers.

Interested candidates should contact Steve at steve@nehezrec.com.

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