Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Our Clean Mobility Division is looking for a CAE Specialist for its tech center in Columbus, IN. The CAE Specialist is responsible for sub-system and component-level development and validation to ensure vehicle-level overall architecture meets durability requirement under all vehicle operating conditions. 

This job will require you to: 

▪    Working with Product Specialist, Residents and PDL, coordinate and conduct CAE analyses, include structural, thermal, NVH analysis
▪    Conduct and coordinate multiple projects with CAE analysis, design, manufacturing, and testing
▪    Interface with customers and suppliers 
▪    Assist in maintaining analysis group activities by mentoring, coaching, and training employees, facilitate the deployment of Analysis Led Design (ALD) 
▪    Drive better correlation between analytical and physical test, and achieve more virtual validations 
▪    Assist in communicating analysis expectations by planning, monitoring, and appraising analysis results to internal/external customers and drive the design changes
▪    Participate in DVP&R meetings. Coordinate and enforce systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards. Maintain quality service by enforcing quality standards and maintaining analysis accuracy where possible. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending professional conferences, reviewing professional publications, and benchmarking state of the art practices. Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related activities as needed.
 

Your profile and competencies to succeed

The ideal candidate will have/be: 

▪    3+ years of CAE analysis experience 
▪    Ability to use Hypermesh, Nastran, Abaqus, and nCode preferred 
▪    Proficient oral & written communication skills, effective problem solving, and entrepreneurial work 
▪    Ability to work with remote teams 
▪    Solid understanding and interest in engineering and ability to learn industry standard hardware and software 
▪    Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program; Master’s or PhD preferred

 

Please note, Visa sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future.

What we can do for you At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.  We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility.  Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.