Senior Product Engineer CAE

• Responsible for CAE simulations of interior products supporting the European customer engineering interface in collaboration with global development teams across China, Germany, US and India.
• Perform simulations in accordance with internal and customer specifications, as well as applicable legal requirements and develop technical solution proposals.
• Prepare and present technical reports that meet internal and customer requirements.
• Collaborate closely with design and testing teams to develop optimal product solutions ensuring milestone achievement and high correlation between simulation and test results.
• Plan, coordinate and delegate simulation activities within global development teams to support the Best Cost Country (BCC) strategy and achieve budget targets.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams supporting key engineering activities and sharing knowledge with junior engineers and global teams.
• Actively participate in technical reviews related to system integration, structural performance and safety requirements.
• Support the CAE organization in identifying technical risks and implementing preventive actions.
• Actively participate in task force activities for critical programs, driving root cause analysis, corrective actions and problem resolution.
• Drive Best Business Practice (BBP) implementation and contribute to the development and standardization of CAE methodologies across global teams.

Experience/Skills

• Master's degree, Diploma or equivalent qualification in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of professional experience in CAE simulation and virtual product development.
• Knowledge of automotive interior systems, including instrument panels, floor consoles, door trims, airbags and seating systems.
• Experience in CAE safety integration, crashworthiness simulations, sub-system validation and NVH analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in industry-standard CAE software including HyperWorks, ANSA, Primer, LS-DYNA, PAM-CRASH and Animator.
• Solid understanding of simulation methodologies, result interpretation and correlation between CAE and physical testing.
• Experience in Microsoft Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office applications and Linux environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in an international and cross-functional environment.
• Business fluent in both German and English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, analytical, and solution-oriented with strong interpersonal and teamworking abilities.