Sr Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Sr Modeling & Simulation Engineer

About the Organization RENK America is a leading supplier in the defense, marine and industry sector with superior mobility, propulsion and drive train solutions. Our tradition is centered on precision-engineered systems for maximum impact, efficiency and endurance. RENK's ambition is to support each and every one of its customers to exceed standards in harsh conditions and combat situations. RENK America employs over 500 employees at our US locations in Muskegon, Michigan, Cincinnati, Ohio, Camby, Indiana and Roseville, Michigan. RENK America is driven by this sense of pride and purpose in our country and our community.

Description

The Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer is an experienced level position that is responsible for the analysis and optimization of subsystems and components for diesel engines, transmissions and other driveline subsystems for military ground vehicles. The Modeling and Simulation Engineer will also be responsible for performing thermodynamic, structural, and mobility analysis of critical vehicle components. Additional responsibilities include test plan development and execution as well as failure analysis and customer support.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for physics-based engine, transmission, and vehicle driveline system performance modeling, and evaluating dynamic vehicle performance under varying operating scenarios.

• Responsible for conducting structural, thermal and vibrational analysis of system, sub system and component level designs.

• Participate or lead new engine and transmission proposals.

• Provide input to product specifications and design verification test plans to ensure that they adequately capture all data to assess requirements compliance.

• Ability to manage large projects with minimal oversight including delegation and review of work being performed.

• Ability to communicate project details across functions within the company as well as with the customer.

• Author engineering technical reports for submission to the customer.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited university required with 6+ years relevant experience.

• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 4+ years relevant experience.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Demonstrated proficiency in Mechanical Engineering analysis (structural, fluids, heat transfer).

• Ability to manage and organize multiple project tasks to meet established deadlines.

• Must be capable of obtaining a DOD security clearance.

• Good written and verbal communications.

• Must be available for domestic and foreign travel (less than 10%).

• Must be able to move freely within the manufacturing and lab environment with reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience working in ANSYS, GT Suite, MatLab and Simulink.

• Experience designing and developing transmissions & gearboxes.

• First hand experience developing engine subsystems, especially air induction, cooling & lubrication, drivetrain, and power cylinder.

• Experience designing and developing products for military or aerospace customers.

• Creo / GD&T familiarity.

RENK America is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans/Disability

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

EOE Statement RENK America is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. RENK America is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. RENK America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.