Senior NVH Analytical Engineer

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Job Description

• Develop CAE models, including FEA, BEM, MBD and other CAE tools for automotive driveline and powertrain system NVH
• Conduct modeling and analysis to identify NVH risks of designs
• Participate and contribute to program peer reviews, analytical DVP&R, design best practices and lessons learned documentation.
• Perform design iterations and optimization studies to identify best design solutions to meet internal and customer NVH requirements.
• Correlate NVH CAE model results to vehicle and lab data. Continuously improve NVH model accuracy and modeling parameter database.
• Assist NVH project engineers in reviewing customer technical specifications relative to NVH performance and CAE modeling needs.
• Develop new NVH CAE modeling methodologies and new procedures.
• Assist in setting up priorities to properly support program timing.
• Create and present analytical reports to internal and external customers.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Master of Science - Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in NVH engineering activities and/or academic research.
• Minimum 3 years' hands on experience of Finite Element Analysis focusing on NVH and/or Dynamics
• Knowledge of vibration, acoustics, dynamics, and Finite Element Theory.
• Knowledge of driveline system functionality, system dynamics and integration
• Knowledge of and experience with eMotor noise or functionality preferred
• Preferred NVH CAE software experience includes Siemens SimCenter (NX CAE), Masta, Romax, Nastran, Altair HyperWorks Suite, Adams, Ansys, etc.
• Experience with NVH data acquisition/analysis software preferred (LMS Test Lab, B&K Pulse, Ideas, AB Plato, etc.)
• Knowledge of gear train dynamics preferred (Hypoid, Bevel, Spur, Planetary, etc.)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Preferred computer programming skills, such as C/C Visual Basic, Java, Python, Fortran, Matlab.

About American Axle & Manufacturing

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future. We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.

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