NVH CAE Engineer

Ford has operated in Australia for almost 100 years. Today, Ford's Product Development team plan, design, develop and test vehicles for global markets, including the award-winning Ranger and Everest. About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated NVH CAE Engineer for a contract position within the Product Development team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, global environment, contributing to class-leading future vehicles.

Reporting to the NVH CAE and Vehicle Sensitivity Supervisor, you will collaborate with a team of six highly skilled engineers, applying your expertise to enhance vehicle NVH performance and simulation capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, set up, and execute detailed finite element (FE) models of automotive components and full vehicle assemblies for NVH analysis.
• Interpret simulation results, identify root causes of NVH issues, and propose design modifications or countermeasures to improve vehicle NVH performance.
• Collaborate closely with design teams to integrate NVH targets into the product development process from concept to production.
• Correlate simulation results with physical test data to validate models and improve prediction accuracy.
• Develop and implement advanced CAE methodologies, contributing to continuous improvement of simulation practices.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations summarising findings and recommendations for cross-functional teams and management.
• Support cross-functional teams to achieve program milestones, cost, and weight objectives.

About you:

• Bachelor's degree in Automotive/ Mechanical/ Mechatronics Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years' relevant industry experience in NVH CAE or related fields.
• Proficiency with leading CAE software for structural and acoustic analysis (e.g., NVH Console, ANSA, HyperMesh, Abaqus, Nastran, OptiStruct).
• Strong understanding of vibration, acoustics, structural dynamics, and finite element methods.
• Experience with pre-processing, solving, and post-processing large-scale FE models.
• Ability to analyse complex data, draw sound conclusions, and communicate technical information effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills, effective communication, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred:

• Experience with full vehicle NVH attribute development and target cascading.
• Familiarity with experimental NVH testing techniques and equipment (accelerometers, microphones, shakers, modal hammers, data acquisition systems).
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and their impact on NVH.
• Programming skills (Python, MATLAB) for automation and data analysis.

If you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, apply today to be considered for this opportunity.