FEA Analyst- Contract

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!  
 
   We are Responsive       We have Integrity            We are Dynamic              We exhibit Excellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts FEA simulation and stress analysis involving design, redesign and development of military vehicles or optimization of existing subassemblies, detailed parts and fixtures to meet specifications
• Participates in establishing design objectives and parameters to achieve the most cost-effective design approach consistent with end item performance and reliability objectives
• Performs FEA in the areas of linear and non-linear stress, vehicle crash and roll-over impact, modal and transient dynamics, and composite materials
• Conducts fatigue analysis on critical components basing on test data and calculated stresses
• Create physics models of automotive systems for the purpose of predicting performance against requirements
• Generate analyses in support of the core engineering team to complete trade studies of architectural solutions
• Assist with preparing component and subsystem specifications derived from system requirements
• Develop corporate modeling best practices by developing and documenting repeatable modeling processes
• Collaborate with the engineering teams to solve technical problems

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

•  Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline a minimum of 5 years’ experience to include a background in finite element analysis involving vehicle design (chassis, and/or body), test validation and overall development. Masters or PhD preferred. 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with product engineers, vendors, and others
• Preferred FEA software: Hyperworks, ABAQUS,nCode, LS-DYNA, MSC/NASTAN, UG/NX/FLOW
• Familiar with IGES, STEP, Parasolid, and DXF/DWG files
• 5-10 years professional experience modeling automotive systems
• Experience modeling automotive systems with standard commercial tools
• Able to simplify complex problems by using available information to generate timely analyses
• Comfortable working collaboratively on a team in a fast-paced environment
• Independently able to manage time and prioritize tasks to meet the needs of multiple projects simultaneously
• Able to generate clear, detailed technical reports and presentations

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

 No travel required