Summary: This role leads the virtual design, development, and optimization of vehicle exterior components, ensuring they meet rigorous specifications and regulatory standards through advanced analysis. Highlights: 1. Lead virtual design and optimization of vehicle exterior components 2. Leverage advanced Optimization and Finite Element Analysis (FA) 3. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver cost-effective structural solutions This positionE is responsible for leading the virtual design, development, and optimization of vehicle exterior components. By leveraging advanced Optimization and Finite Element Analysis (FA), the engineer ensures that exterior systems meet rigorous System Design Specifications (SDS), corporate performance requirements, and regulatory standards. The role balances high\-level technical execution with strategic cross\-functional collaboration to deliver cost\-effective and high\-quality structural solutions. * Engineering degree (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Science Materials are desirable) or related disciplines with coursework in Finite Element Methods. MS and Ph. D. degree preferred. * 90% English skills (Oral, reading, writing, and listening) * Strong analytical and communication skills * 5\+ years of professional experience in Structural CAE and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) theory, with a focus on Durability and Fatigue analysis. * Technical Expertise in Analysis: Extensive knowledge of both Linear Static and Non\-Linear Dynamic analyses, including high\-impact FE simulations. * Software Proficiency (Meshing/Post\-processing): Expert\-level skills in ANSA, HyperMesh, HyperView, and MetaPost. * Software Proficiency (Solvers/Optimization): Advanced knowledge of industry\-standard solvers and tools such as Abaqus, Nastran, LS\-Dyna, nCode, Optistruct, and the Hyperworks suite.. * Programming skills, Python, Matlab, C, C\+\+, R, or other. * Demonstrated ability to devise, create, or adapt novel analysis methods. * Evidence of technical excellence as indicated by technical presentations and reports. * Good understanding of materials properties. * Leads the System Design Specification analysis, design development and results documentation of exterior systems components. * Ability to create and modify finite element models that predicts vehicle structure performance by following the corporate requirements and procedures. Conduct CAE model audits. * Help to develop new analytical capabilities for a better prediction and physical tests. Participates in global forums and meetings to share technical information about new procedures and new ways of simulation. * Coordination with other areas such as: Design and Release Engineers, CAE teams, Digital Innovation, Suppliers, Vehicle Engineering and Manufacturing, to develop integral solutions using math virtual simulations. * Produces and evaluates solutions to improve the quality and cost of the designs, based on specialized engineering knowledge. * Interpret results from CAE and physical tests for the development of feasible counter\-measures to meet systems and component level requirements. Correlate CAE models with physical tests **.**