Mass Properties Engineer

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Mass Properties Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client in Dearborn, MI is looking for a Mass Properties Engineer This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

• Advance the Mass Strategy through the application of systems engineering principles in collaboration with the Vehicle Dynamics, Global Trailer Tow, Body and Chassis Engineering, Fuel Economy and Emissions, Aerodynamics, Perform and Safety Engineering teams

• Create and manage the Mass and Load Capabilities Strategy to provide a competitive position against other OEM products

• Advocate for the implementation of the strategy with senior management

• Perform Mass Property predictions utilizing Ford processes for parametric and analytical methods

• Determine the mass distribution and inertia characteristics that are primary inputs for all subsequent modeling and analysis, including Structural, NVH, Ride and Handling, Crash and Rollover Safety

• Provide mass calculations for Vehicles Loads and ground reactions in various loading conditions

• Manage data in support of legal labeling and spring selection

Perform calculations of all Masses and Ratings required on Regulatory Load Rating Labels and for legal Homologation for global market

• Ensure the Vehicle Platform is capable and compatible with all consumer content described in Program Direction and Marketing documentation. Provide strategic direction to the Program Team to resolve any incompatibilities and ensure customer satisfaction and legal compliance

• Perform statistical analysis of vehicle and commodity level mass measurements

• Determine the level of data integrity and finalize analysis in support of compliance demonstration

• Evaluate failure modes in the verification process and lead projects to remediate

• Lead the Vehicle Mass Witness Testing required for globally homologated vehicles

• Occasional travel to assembly plants or global engineering worksites may be a possibility

• Author recommendations to Program, Certification Engineering and federal labeling requirements

• Collaborate with Safety and Environmental Engineering on inquiries from global legal authorities, including ECC Technical Services (Europe), NHTSA/EPA (North America), CTARC (China)

• Support Marketing requirements for public facing mass information

Basics:

• Bachelor's Degree.

• 5+ years of experience in the ground transportation or aerospace industries in an engineering/analytical capacity.

• Functional understanding of powertrain, chassis, body structure and electrical systems.

• Understanding of vehicle architecture, standard vehicle materials properties (e.g. steels, aluminum, plastics, etc.) and assembly plant end of line processes.

• Knowledge of applied systems engineering, interface management, multi-attribute optimization.

• Background in applied statistics or Six Sigma subject areas, experience in Minitab.

• Demonstrated leadership of collaborative/distributed global teams.

• Solid Understanding of CAE tools (e.g. CATIA, Teamcenter, etc.).

• Self-directed, confident individual with excellent communication skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Preferred:

• Master Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future

• Communicate Honestly and Broadly

• Seek Technology and Business "First"

• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary

• Comprehensive Benefit Package

• 401(k) with matching contributions

• Paid Time Off

• Employee Discounts

• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer's toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today's problems into tomorrow's opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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