Senior CAE Crashworthiness Engineer

Akkodis is recruiting for a Sr CAE Crashworthiness Enginer for an automotive manaufacturer in the Raymond, OH area. This is an onsite contract position with a pay rate of $45 an hour to $55 an hour depending on education, experience and location. The engineer will: Work with large full vehicle crash models.

Load, understand, parameterize, and run crash models.

Set up optimization workflows in modeFRONTIER.

Support body-in-white (BIW) optimization, adjusting approximately 30–40 parameters and running optimization studies.

Initially focus on crash simulation, with the opportunity to move into NVH work later.

Perform post-processing, verify simulation results against baselines, and work with large models containing numerous include files.

Required Technical Skills The hiring manager emphasized these are the most important qualifications: Full vehicle crash simulation experience (mandatory)

LS-DYNA experience, including running full vehicle crash models

Strong ANSA experience for loading models, parameterization, workflow setup, and optimization

Strong understanding of crash methodologies and knowing what to look for within large crash models

Preferred Skills modeFRONTIER experience (strong preference but can be taught)

Automation experience (acceptable if modeFRONTIER experience is limited)

Experience with Reduced Order Models (ROMs/RSMs) is a plus, but not required

Team Structure Will join a team of 3–4 CAE engineers/analysts

Individual contributor role only

No people management or project leadership responsibilities

Industry Background Automotive crash experience is required

Aerospace experience is not considered transferable for this role

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Pay Details: $45.00 to $55.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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