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NVH Engineer Job Description
- Vehicle Sensitivity development focused on Door Closing Sound Quality (DCSQ) for unibody/BOF platform vehicles
- Develop structure-borne acoustic targets and target cascade for forward model unibody/BOF platform vehicles
- Assist Design and Release engineers with target setting, hardware assumptions and issue resolution
- Perform exhuast system NVH Design Verification testing on vehicle, on test rigs and test bench
- Interface with powertrain NVH system team to deliver exhaust system NVH for system and vehicle program
- Interface with vehicle NVH development teams to establish exhaust system NVH targets, report status to target and resolve issues
- Conduct CAE (Computed Aided Engineering) analysis using FEM (Finite Element Method) Software to assess system level NVH Performance
- Interpret CAE results supporting design/release activities to ensure NVH targets are achieved
- Validate CAE predictions against hardware testing confirming Model Accuracy
- Develop, implement, and document new NVH CAE methods
- Knowledge of dynamic data acquisition and analysis systems including LMS and Artemis preferred
- Proficiency in the use of the MS Office Professional suite or similar
- Academic knowledge and/or experience in using analysis tools to understand and resolve engine, Driveline and Exhaust NVH Error States
- Ability to conduct design analysis for driveline, exhaust and powertrain systems using Finite Element Methods
- Lead Engine/Drivetrain NVH CAE design verification (DV) process in supporting programs for analytical sign-off
- Conduct CAE (Computed Aided Engineering) analysis using a combination of 1D lumped parameter software along with FEM (Finite Element Method) and MBD (Multi-Body Dynamics software to assess Engine/Drivetrain system level NVH performance
NVH Engineer Job Description
- Create FEA models of structural design modifications and run Ford proprietary VSIGN analysis for NVH verification of vehicle interior noise, door closing sound quality, and tactile vibration of seat and steering wheel
- Lead the launch at Assembly Plants (can be any plant in US, Canada or Mexico) of vehicles for Air Leakage, to meet stringent quality targets to remain Amongst the Leaders in our industry
- Lead the Design Verification for the Powertrain NVH attribute
- Perform hardware assessments in-vehicle and/or in testing rigs
- Perform system level testing and provide data analysis
- Solve NVH issues through diagnostic testing and/ or CAE analysis
- Support CAE/ hardware correlation studies
- Support program reviews and management drives @ major milestones as required
- Assess the NVH Development needs for Model S and Model X programs, in the areas of acoustical materials, front motor isolation and body structure
- Use the results of these tests, along with subjective evaluations and engineering judgment to affect meaningful change in the design direction of the systems which are not at optimal
- Two (2) or more years of professional experience in NVH
- Master of Science Mechanical Engineering required
- Academic knowledge and/or experience in using analysis tools to understand and resolve engine and drivetrain NVH error states
- Some knowledge in the use of software tools such as MSC-NASTRAN, HyperMesh, Adams, Matlab, Simulink
- Lumped parameters type software experience for system dynamics is a plus
- Strong Systems Engineering skills with ability to analyze function needs, develop requirements, robust design specifications and validation methods
NVH Engineer Job Description
- Submit dyno test requests and analyze data generated by tests
- Conduct CAE analysis of the brake system to identify designs which improve NVH
- Conduct vehicle evaluations, provide both subjective impression and objective data
- Facilitate Active Noise Control (ANC) vehicle transfer function measurements during
- Resolve NVH issues through diagnostic testing and/or CAE analysis
- Lead Development Of Control Algorithm And Simulation Capability
- Lead Joint Advanced Active Technology And Sensor Projects With Suppliers/Universities
- Lead Technology Demonstration And Coordinate System Integration
- Monitor The State Of Art Of The Active Technology And Project Future Application In Automotive Industry
- Support Current Production Active Noise Control System Function Improvement
- Strong ability to work within a Team Oriented environment
- NVH testing and analysis experience
- Solid NVH troubleshooting skill for issue resolution based on experience
- Subjective evaluation skills for powertrain or similar sounds
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally at ~10 weeks per year
- Vehicle testing / development experience
NVH Engineer Job Description
- Vehicle Sensitivity development focused on structure-borne acoustic and tactile transfer
- Vehicle Sensitivity development focused on structure-borne acoustic and tactile transfer path
- Analysis/interpretation of quality data/internal feedback/plant surveillance reports
- Develop/lead work plans and projects based on quality results to improve customer satisfaction
- Work with cross-functional teams to determine root cause, develop affordable countermeasures, and work with Design & Release and program teams to implement
- Independently run vehicle tests including data acquisition and analysis leading to issue resolution
- Conduct subjective vehicle Squeak & Rattle NVH evaluations to root cause and prove out robust fixes
- Lead implementation of various Squeak & Rattle NVH core projects (Prevent Recurrence)
- Six-sigma mindset
- Support investigations into DCSQ engineering metric and target analysis in CAE models using MSC Nastran
- Academic background or experience in acoustics and structures
- Experience utilizing physical/hands-on NVH testing, acoustic signal data acquisition and/or
- Experience in Finite Element Analysis related to NVH
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
- 5+ years in automotive or related industrial NVH Development
- BS in Engineering – Mechanical or Electrical or strongly related
NVH Engineer Job Description
- Work with Design and Release partners to design closure system content required to meet DCSQ sensitivity targets
- Lead NVH structural design assessments and report results to program teams using healthchart summaries and recommend the best design strategies to meet NVH structural requirements
- Develop design optimizations studies using iSIGHT tools to identify efficient design solutions
- Lead upfront Driveline Transient NVH CAE Design Verification (DV) assessments to drive architecture design decisions and support programs for analytical sign-off
- Conduct CAE analysis (using Multi-Body Dynamics software such as ADAMS) to assess both system and vehicle level NVH performance
- Work closely with Driveline and Torsional CAT teams to deliver and comply with their technical requirements and Health Chart assessment metrics
- Interface with Driveline NVH development team Vehicle NVH to ensure programs are fully supported and delivered to their target requirements
- Develop, implement and document new Driveline Transient NVH CAE methods
- Lead core projects to improve air leakage tools/processes, Design guides, and other core projects
- Forward model CAD checks of design criteria affecting air leakage
- Familiarity with NVH and finite element analysis
- Needs to be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and OneNote
- Will consider candidates with 0 - 9 years of experience
- MS in Engineering – Mechanical or Electrical
- Subjective evaluation skills for powertrain sounds
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally for weeks at a time