Lead CAE Engineer
$105,000–$105,000 year
HybridNorth Olmsted, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Lead and manage CAE simulation-driven design and R&D activities, developing a technology roadmap to close capability gaps and enable product innovation. Implement model-based systems engineering, digital twins, and predictive maintenance strategies while supporting new product development with DFMEA validation through multiphysics simulations. Integrate upfront simulation-driven design space exploration into the product development cycle and deliver custom training, performance plans, and mentoring programs. Create guided analysis workflows, templates, and simulation apps; implement governance protocols to ensure accuracy; and lead validation of analytical models against test and field data. Manage high-performance computing infrastructure and act as a material subject matter expert, maintaining a customized database to reduce product cost and complexity. Communicate technical information to non-technical audiences. This role operates on a hybrid schedule from North Olmsted or Maumee, OH, with remote days on Mondays and Fridays.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in CAE simulation & technology implementation
- Fluent in the use of 3-D CAD
- Hands-on experience with ANSYS Mechanical
- Experience integrating simulation with test correlation, design optimization, and manufacturing considerations
- Track record of driving simulation-led design decisions at the system and component levels
- Strategic, systems-level thinker with strong technical judgment
- Influential leader who builds trust across organizations
- Passionate about developing people and advancing engineering capability
- Written and verbal communication skills for dealing with multiple levels of staff, customers and suppliers
Desired Qualifications
- SolidWorks
- Proficiency in Spanish and/or Mandarin
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