CAE Modeling Lead

General Motors
Warren, MI

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Hybrid: This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their primary location (Warren, MI) three times per week, at minimum.

The Role:

Virtual Design, Development & Validation - Modeling Lead: You will be responsible for project management, development and delivery of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models for full vehicle.

As modelling lead plan and execute model builds across complex programs and multiple TKV's. Leverage critical project management and modelling process knowledge, skills to lead the role. Use modelling tools for leading industry leading Technology & RLM projects. Modelling team through onshore and offshore operations works interactively with DRE's, VSE's, VPIM, Simulation lead engineers, VAM's , VVL's , Designers , DLT's, GSO's , EGM's. You will BE Bold , manage risk independently and communicate mitigation plans and roadblocks with leadership and agility while leveraging technology to create world class modelling systems and processes.

What You'll do:

  • Independent Project Management and leadership in planning and execution of full vehicle and subsystems models for programs to process time and consumer requirements
  • Collaborate with VDDV consumer base and develop robust statement of requirements ( SoR ) for each modelling event
  • Interact, proactively engage, effectively communicate and co-ordinate with Vehicle Performance Integration Manager/Design Release Engineer/Design Engineer/Suppliers/ Performance/Program teams to develop and refine plans for model builds while continuously assessing and mitigating risk.
  • Lead and leverage globally distributed team for model builds
  • Perform risk assessment, monitor progress and enable first time quality and ontime delivery of models
  • Actively participate and contribute to department process, speed and quality improvement meetings
  • Lead conducting robust root cause and preventive action summary on quality improvement opportunities on full vehicle safety, body, trim structure( nvh) and flex models.
  • Identify & Lead efficiency and effectiveness improvement opportunities for master models builds
  • Actively apply process integration principles on day to day activities and propose improvements
  • Perform full Virtual Vehicle assembly, integration and quality checks on models
  • Stay abreast with new modelling technology and apply on the projects being executed
  • Provide technical leadership and lead road to lab to math projects in alignment with Technology Roadmaps & Vision for modelling enterprise

Additional

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 8 + years of relevant experience in CAE / Design core / Validation or Design Release/Performance.
  • 4+ years of hands on experience and demonstrated ability in creating full Vehicle Safety/Trimmed Structure/Complex vehicle subsystem CAE models and analysis/synthesis of vehicle CAE loadcases per standard work.
  • Knowledge of vehicle development process and cross functional interfaces
  • Demonstrated skills in disciplined problem solving and data analysis.
  • Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) theory and application
  • Experienced with Computer aided software tools ( CAE / CAD ) , example: ANSA, HYPERMESH, LS-DYNA, Optistruct/NASTRAN, ABAQUS, Primer, Siemens NX/Catia
  • Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) theory and application
  • Attention to detail and experience in working collaboratively with cross functional teams
  • Demonstrated skills in disciplined problem solving and data analysis.
  • Strong oral & written communication skills to work effectively with business partners to meet program quality and timing while presenting program model status to all stakeholders.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)

  • Process automation skills in developing CAE tools preferably leveraging python
  • Demonstrated ability to lead Technology intensive / RLM projects
  • Experience with CAD software tools: NX, Teamcenter.
  • DFSS black belt or similar certification.
  • IT savviness with computer aided process and tools (CAE /CAD/MS Office/Data Analytics/Python) to brainstorm and arrive at the most efficient and effective path
  • Ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary and remote/offshore distributed teams
  • Attention to detail and experience in working collaboratively with cross functional teams
  • Demonstrated skills in disciplined problem solving and data analysis
  • Masters qualification in Engineering/MBA

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 aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
  • Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
  • Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
  • Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
  • Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
  • Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
  • Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an indivi d ual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [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.

Posted 2026-06-06

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