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Job Title: CAE Durability Engineer – Technical Specialist

Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced CAE Durability Engineer – Technical Specialist to lead the structural durability and fatigue validation of critical vehicle systems. This role is responsible for driving virtual sign-off processes, advanced simulation analysis, and correlation between simulation models and physical testing to ensure the durability and reliability of vehicle structures, particularly for electric vehicle architectures.

The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in structural durability, guiding engineering teams through simulation-based design validation while collaborating cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and testing teams.

Job Duties for Durability CAE Tech Specialist

Core Responsibilities

• Virtual Sign-off & Validation: Lead the structural durability and fatigue sign-off for critical systems like body structures, frames, and electric vehicle (EV) battery trays before physical prototype builds.
• Advanced Simulation Leadership: Oversee complex, full-vehicle explicit and implicit dynamic simulations (e.g., ground strikes, curb strikes, and cyclic loading) to assess structural resilience.
• Model Correlation: Drive the alignment between virtual simulation models and physical test results from proving grounds or lab rigs to ensure predictive accuracy.
• Root Cause Analysis: Use physics-based principles and simulation data to diagnose and resolve durability failures from early development through production.
• Technical Mentorship: Act as a "subject matter expert" (SME), coaching junior engineers and developing new CAE methodologies.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Engage with design, manufacturing, and "Road Load" teams to develop design load targets and ensure lessons learned are integrated into future vehicle architectures.

Key Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Simulation Software Expertise: Mastery of CAE tools such as Abaqus, Nastran and fatigue solvers like nCode DesignLife or FEMFAT.
• Material Science Knowledge: Deep understanding of fatigue life prediction, plasticity, ductile failure, and metal joining methods (e.g., welding in HSLA steels or cast materials).
• Data Processing: Proficiency in pre-processors ANSA or HyperMesh and Post-processors HyperView or Meta/Post. Familiarity in scripting languages like Python or MATLAB for automation would be a plus.
• Communication & Presentation: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven ability to translate complex data into clear technical and executive presentations for leadership decision-making
• Experience: Requires 10+ years of experience in structural components and CAE correlation for specialist roles.

Special Considerations:

• AI & Machine Learning:
• Proficiency in applying Reduced Order Modeling (ROM) and Neural Networks to accelerate traditional CAE simulations.
• Experience using AI-driven design tools (e.g., Altair PhysicsAI or Ansys SimAI) to predict stress and strain fields without full solver runs.
• Knowledge of Generative Design algorithms to optimize topology for durability and mass reduction.

Company Description

We are a leading provider of commercial EV charging station solutions, delivering high-quality, sustainable infrastructure projects nationwide. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to electric mobility through expert execution, innovative workflows, and unwavering commitment to excellence. We live by our core values: Sustainability, Communication, Craftsmanship, Resilience, Integrity, Preparation, and Thermopylae—standing firm with disciplined resolve in the face of challenges.

We are seeking an exceptional Project Manager to step into a critical role managing a portfolio of commercial EV charging projects. This is a rare opportunity to lead complex, multi-site installations where deep EVSE industry knowledge directly drives success.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Project Manager role, based in Austin, TX. As our EVSE Infrastructure Project Manager, you will oversee multiple commercial EV charging station projects simultaneously—from pre-construction planning through commissioning and closeout. You will serve as the central expert on EVSE workflows, OEM-specific commissioning procedures, utility coordination, permitting, and field execution. Like our team members and leaders, you will be HUNGRY, HUMBLE & SMART and deeply aligned with our values, ensuring EVery project is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and sustainability. 95% of Smart Charge America's commercial EV infrastructure deployment consist of lEVel 2, 208/240V charging systems, whereas 5% would be related to DCFC, 480V charging systems.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Project Management, including the ability to oversee all phases of a project from planning to execution.
• Experience with Expediting and Logistics Management to ensure timely delivery of materials and streamlined project workflows.
• Knowledge of Inspection processes and ensuring compliance with local codes, permitting requirements, and safety standards.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Extremely meticulous attention to detail thus prEVenting items from slipping through the cracks.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities to coordinate with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in EV charging, renewable energy, or electrical systems is highly desirable.
• A bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, construction management, PMP certification or a related field is STRONGLY preferred.

Senior Business Systems Analyst/AI Prompt Engineering

On-site ONLY - Must be currently local to Burbank, CA

Seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst with prompt engineering experience -

W2 ONLY Contract (NO C2C, 1099, or sponsorship)

7+ month Contract

Rate: $80.00/hr - USD $84.50/hr

MUST HAVE:

• Prompt engineering experience
• Legal contract data management analysis experience
• Business analyst experience

This role will serve as the connective tissue between multiple departments’ data needs and our AI data extraction application, designing, testing, and governing prompts that turn contracts into reliable, downstream-ready data.

Accelerate time to insight by turning key clauses and metadata into structured fields consumable by analytics and operational systems.

Raise extraction quality and consistency through prompt patterns, evaluation methods, and field-level scoring.

Increase operational efficiencies by replacing manual operations.

Responsibilities

Process & Data Discovery: map data-supporting processes and flows

Prompt engineering: design, test, and iterate prompts for contract metadata extraction.

Stakeholder Enablement: facilitate prompt writing sessions and document/publish guidance

Quality Measurement & Evaluation: define evaluation datasets and scoring and support related evaluation processes

Value Proposition & Savings: determine business value and cost avoidance/savings that can be achieved with automation

Basic Qualifications

5+ years business analysis experience

2+ years prompt engineering, ideally for contract extraction

Contract domain fluency

Measurement mindset

Experience analyzing data

Familiarity with CLM and document repositories

Strong communication skills

Education

BA/BS

The estimated pay range for this position is USD $80.00/hr - USD $84.50/hr. Exact compensation and offers of employment are dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, licenses or certifications, and location. We also offer comprehensive benefits. The Talent Acquisition Partner can share more details about compensation or benefits for the role during the interview process.

Thank you,

Elena

Elena Novo (she/her)

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Direct: 818.962.2663 PDT

About Novagard

Novagard is a woman-owned manufacturer of silicone conformal coatings, sealants, adhesives, greases, and foams across a broad range of differentiated technologies. The company serves the solar/power, EV/battery, aerospace/defense, medical devices and equipment, building systems, and industrial markets.

Role Summary

The SVP Strategy is a visionary leader responsible, in partnership with the CEO and her Executive Team (ET), for driving Novagard’s near- and long-term success as a technology innovator, developer, and manufacturer of differentiated specialty silicone performance materials. Done successfully, this role will enable Novagard to accelerate with discipline the transition to a specialty silicone solutions provider for customers’ advanced technology materials requirements.

Essential Novagard branding, product, and marketing functions will be part of this team, resulting from the operationalization of the strategic plan.

The SVP Strategy will report to the CEO and serve on ET alongside Finance/IT, R&D and Quality, Operational Excellence, and Sales.

2026 Strategic Priorities

The CEO’s overarching directives to the Executive Team are to:

1. Drive top-line growth with strong EBITDA margins.
2. Be the innovation partner of choice to customers and target opportunities.
3. Operate a safe, controlled, and highly productive manufacturing environment.
4. Maintain a technology-first mindset to drive necessary efficiencies from design of experiment (DOE) through to quality and consistent procurement, manufacturing, and logistics practices.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Develop and maintain the long-term strategic roadmap aligned with company goals and market conditions.
• Partner with the CEO and her Executive Team to assess opportunities, risks, and emerging trends.
• Lead major strategic initiatives with clear objectives, execution plans, and measurable outcomes.

Business and Market Analysis

• Direct competitive intelligence, market assessments, and industry analyses.
• Leverage data to evaluate growth opportunities, operational improvements, and innovation priorities.
• Provide insights that guide investment decisions and resource allocation.

Organizational Alignment & Collaboration

• Drive cross-functional alignment to ensure cohesive execution of strategic initiatives.
• Influence and support leaders in adopting strategic priorities.
• Build strong internal and external relationships to promote collaboration and trust.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Build and oversee a high-performing strategy team.
• Coach leaders to strengthen strategic thinking and business acumen.

Brand & Enterprise Stewardship

• Ensure strategic initiatives reinforce brand consistency, values, and customer experience.
• Represent the organization with professionalism in internal and external settings.

Innovation & Transformation

• Champion innovation and challenge existing processes to drive transformation.
• Promote a culture of experimentation, learning, and forward-thinking.
• Lead strategic planning for new technologies, business models, and customer-centric innovations.

Performance & Accountability

• Establish KPIs to measure strategic execution and outcomes.
• Hold teams accountable for results and alignment with company priorities.
• Provide timely updates to executive leadership and the board.

Key Competencies

• Learning agility and adaptability
• Strategy and business acumen
• Customer-focused mindset
• Collaborative leadership and influence
• Develops others and builds capability
• Drives results with accountability
• Brand channeling and brand consistency
• Data-driven decision-making
• Executive presence and communication
• Innovation orientation
• Ability to thrive in a technical, high-performance environment

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• MBA required.
• Proven success leading enterprise strategy development and execution.
• Experience influencing executive stakeholders and driving organizational change.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and strategic planning capabilities.

Preferred

• Prior experience in silicone, aerospace, or specialty chemicals industries.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.

Location & Travel

This position is based in Cleveland, OH, with the ability to travel as needed for the role (estimated 15–25% of the time).

Our client is a designer and manufacturer of advanced packaging automation equipment used across food, beverage, personal care, and industrial manufacturing environments. Their machinery supports high-speed production lines through precision filling, capping, container handling, and integrated automation systems.

The company focuses on building reliable, efficient equipment that helps manufacturers improve throughput, reduce downtime, and maintain consistent product quality. As their engineering initiatives continue to grow, they are expanding their product development team in the Atlanta area.

Position Overview

The R&D (Packaging Machine Design) Engineer will play an important role in designing, improving, and developing packaging machinery used in automated production environments.

This position combines hands-on mechanical design with creative engineering problem solving. The engineer will work closely with the product development and engineering teams to support multiple machine development initiatives, including improvements to existing platforms and development of new automation solutions.

The ideal candidate has experience designing packaging machinery or special-purpose automation equipment and enjoys solving complex mechanical challenges.

This position is based in the Winder, Georgia area and offers a hybrid work arrangement. The expectation is for the candidate to be onsite two to three days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Packaging Machinery Design

• Design and develop mechanical systems for packaging equipment including filling, capping, container handling, and automation modules.
• Create detailed machine assemblies and component designs using SolidWorks.
• Develop modular machine concepts that support flexible product formats and efficient production changeovers.

R&D and Product Development

• Contribute to the development of new packaging equipment concepts and machine platforms.
• Identify creative engineering solutions to improve machine functionality, reliability, and performance.
• Evaluate opportunities to integrate existing technologies or components that accelerate development timelines.

Machine Optimization

• Improve existing equipment designs to enhance performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Support engineering teams in identifying improvements that reduce complexity and development time.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable.
• Support machine builds, troubleshooting, and design refinement during development.

Engineering Documentation

• Create detailed drawings, assemblies, and design documentation.
• Maintain accurate BOMs and engineering records.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.

Experience

• Approximately 3–8 years of experience in mechanical design for packaging machinery, industrial automation, or special-purpose equipment.
• Experience designing complex mechanical assemblies and motion systems.

Technical Skills

• Strong SolidWorks proficiency (large assemblies, configurations, detailed drawings).
• Experience with machine design involving mechanical motion systems and automation.
• Familiarity with packaging equipment such as:
• Filling systems
• Capping machines
• Container handling
• Rotary machinery
• Exposure to simulation or CFD tools is beneficial but not required.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to balance creative ideas with practical engineering solutions.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Work on innovative packaging automation equipment used in real production environments.
• Be part of a growing engineering initiative focused on product development and machine innovation.
• Collaborate closely with experienced engineering leadership on multiple machine development projects.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on new equipment designs and product platforms.

Company Description

Powered Research is a premier preclinical contract research organization (CRO) specializing in non-GLP models for ophthalmology and oncology research. Based in Durham, NC, our dedicated team of scientists, veterinarians, and technicians has been providing innovative research solutions since 2012. With deep technical expertise and a collaborative approach, we aim to accelerate life science companies' research and development efforts. Our mission is to advance scientific progress with excellence and integrity, bringing transformative therapies to patients worldwide. We pride ourselves on fostering partnerships and delivering world-class research services that bridge discovery and impactful solutions.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Research Technician role with Powered Research, based in Durham, NC. The Research Technician will perform a variety of in vivo tasks, including maintaining animal models, and collecting samples. Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate records of experiments, assisting in research activities, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support impactful preclinical studies in ophthalmology and oncology.

Qualifications

• Strong Laboratory Skills, including the ability to maintain and handle equipment, animal models, and experimental protocols
• Proficiency in Research techniques and methods, including conducting experiments and handling preclinical study procedures
• Competence in Data Analysis and Analytical Skills to evaluate and interpret research data for accuracy effectively
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to maintain accurate records
• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biology, or a related field is preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and adapt in a dynamic research environment
• Commitment to adhering to ethical standards in research practices

About debra of America

The Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association of America (debra of America) is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a rare and often devastating genetic disorder that causes the skin to blister and tear from the slightest friction. For more than four decades, debra of America has funded innovative research, supported families with critical care services, and served as a national advocate for increased awareness, access to treatment, and the pursuit of a cure. The organization exists to provide the means to cure, care for, and champion those impacted by EB, working toward a future where no individual suffers from this disease. Guided by compassion for families, scientific rigor, integrity, collaboration, and a sense of urgency, debra of America partners with clinicians, scientists, donors, and volunteers nationwide to accelerate breakthroughs and deliver hope.

Position Summary

The Director of Development is a senior fundraising executive responsible for leading and growing all philanthropic revenue for debra of America. Reporting to, and working in close partnership with the Executive Director, the Director of Development will design and execute a comprehensive national fundraising strategy that deepens donor engagement, strengthens infrastructure, and significantly increases contributed revenue across all sources.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for all fundraising activities, establishing short- and long-range goals that strengthen a culture of philanthropy across debra of America.
• Develop, implement, and continuously refine a comprehensive annual fundraising plan encompassing major gifts, annual giving, corporate and foundation partnerships, grants, sponsorships, and planned giving.
• Personally manage and grow a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects, overseeing the full donor lifecycle including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and recognition.
• Partner closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to maximize relationships, support peer-to-peer fundraising efforts, and deepen donor engagement nationwide.
• Direct all aspects of the development operation, ensuring revenue targets are achieved or exceeded, departmental budgets are effectively managed, and fundraising performance is measured through clear metrics and reporting.
• Collaborate with the Director of Special Events to ensure all signature events and sponsorship programs deliver strong revenue results and meaningful stewardship experiences.
• Build and oversee a comprehensive grants strategy, including prospect research, proposal development, reporting, and compliance with funder requirements.
• Strengthen organizational infrastructure by evaluating potential transition to a subsidiary foundation model, ensuring adherence to ethical fundraising standards, and optimizing the use of CRM and fundraising systems.
• Serve as an active member of the senior leadership team, mentoring and developing staff, contributing to organization-wide strategy, participating in administrative call systems, and performing other duties as assigned.

Candidate Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive fundraising leadership experience, preferably within a national voluntary health or mission-driven nonprofit organization.
• Proven track record of securing five- and six-figure gifts and building successful major gifts programs.
• Demonstrated experience leading comprehensive development programs across major gifts, annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, grants, and special events.
• Strong strategic planning, budgeting, analytical, and performance-management skills.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication abilities with donors, board members, volunteers, and executive leadership.
• Systems-oriented mindset with experience leveraging CRM platforms and fundraising technology to drive results.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven environment.
• Bachelor’s degree desired; CFRE or advanced degree preferred.
• Willingness to travel approximately 15–20%and work in a home-based role with preference for candidates located in or near Boulder, Colorado.

Salary: $150,000 plus performance bonus.

POLICY AND RECRUITING AND PLACEMENT

The Batten Group and debra of America are equal-opportunity employers committed to the principles of non-discrimination in the workplace. Candidates will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other basis that is prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

The Senior Solution Architect (Consultant) is a strategic, client-facing technology leader responsible for designing innovative, scalable, and secure solutions that drive measurable business value. This role plays a critical part in business development and participates across all phases of proposal development, including solution estimation, resource planning, and shaping winning technical strategies for strategic client engagements.

Operating with a strong consulting mindset, the Senior Solution Architect leads solutioning efforts across complex enterprise and client initiatives, balancing near-term delivery needs with long-term architectural integrity. This role serves as a confident advisor who thrives in ambiguity, communicates effectively with executive stakeholders, and consistently delivers high-impact results in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Solution Design

• Design and deliver enterprise-grade architectures for complex initiatives ranging from $3M–$30M+, balancing short-term wins with long-term sustainability, often with incomplete or evolving inputs.
• Maintain a big-picture architectural perspective while managing critical technical details to ensure alignment with enterprise strategy and business objectives.
• Apply enterprise architecture principles (including TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent frameworks) to guide structure, governance, and decision-making without being overly academic or process-heavy.
• Utilize design patterns, integration strategies, and microservices principles to build resilient, scalable, and maintainable systems.

Solution Estimation & Proposal Support

• Drive end-to-end solutioning for complex client and internal initiatives, ensuring feasibility, scalability, and strategic alignment.
• Lead solution estimation, defining LOE, scope, staffing models, timelines, assumptions, and risks.
• Collaborate with Client Services and business development teams to shape solution strategies and present technical vision during proposal and pre-sales activities.

Client Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor, translating business requirements into actionable technical strategies.
• Confidently recommend, defend, and communicate architectural decisions with clarity to executives, business leaders, and delivery teams.
• Provide strategic guidance to clients, challenge assumptions constructively, and influence decision-making with data-driven insights.

Technical Leadership & Governance

• Apply deep technical knowledge across backend, frontend, DevOps, infrastructure, and cloud platforms, with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies and hybrid/distributed environments.
• Incorporate enterprise architecture governance, security standards, and regulatory compliance into solution designs.
• Create and promote reusable components, templates, and reference architectures to accelerate delivery and ensure consistency.
• Define KPIs and success metrics for architectural solutions and support post-implementation reviews to ensure value realization.

Collaboration, Mentorship & Delivery Enablement

• Work closely with product owners, delivery teams, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful execution from design through implementation.
• Support project and change management efforts to ensure smooth transitions into delivery.
• Provide thought leadership and mentorship to peers and junior architects, fostering a culture of continuous learning and architectural excellence.
• Champion emerging technologies by staying current with industry trends and incorporating modern stacks and innovations where appropriate.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 15–20+ years of enterprise technology experience, including significant experience in solution estimation and proposal development, preferably in a consulting, professional services, or digital agency environment.
• Proven success leading complex initiatives valued at $3M–$30M+ across diverse industries and client environments.
• Demonstrated experience applying enterprise architecture concepts and frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, or similar) in practical, delivery-focused ways.

Technical Expertise

• Deep proficiency across backend, frontend, DevOps, infrastructure, and cloud platforms.
• Strong experience with Microsoft technologies, including:
• Azure (networking, compute, data services)
• Dataverse
• MS SQL
• Dynamics
• Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate)
• Microsoft 365 (including accessibility considerations)
• Hands-on experience with modern technology stacks, distributed systems, and integration strategies.
• Strong understanding of architectural design patterns, microservices, and trade-off analysis.

Leadership & Communication

• Exceptional ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and communicate effectively at executive levels.
• Strategic mindset that connects enterprise vision with practical execution.
• Confident decision-maker with the ability to mentor teams and build trusted client relationships.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and adapt solutions to evolving client and business needs.

Other Beneficial Skills

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Industry certifications (Azure, TOGAF, AWS, PMP, etc.).
• Experience with digital transformation and enterprise modernization.
• Exposure to multiple industry verticals.
• Published thought leadership or public speaking experience.
• Experience leading large, distributed technical teams.

Core Services Delivered

• Strategic Solution Architecture
• Client Advisory & Innovation Leadership
• Proposal Development & Estimation
• Enterprise Integration & Platform Strategy
• Governance & Architecture Standards
• Technical Oversight & Delivery Assurance
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Mentorship
• Risk Management & Trade-off Analysis
• Technology Roadmapping & Portfolio Planning
• Thought Leadership & Knowledge Enablement

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The Strategic Sourcing and Procurement function supports the responsible and efficient scaling of advanced technology and research initiatives by ensuring strong commercial discipline, supplier governance, and operational rigor. Within this group, the Human Data and Research Services category enables business-critical workflows that rely on specialized external partners.

This role sits within the Human Data and Research sourcing pillar and works closely with cross-functional stakeholders across research, operations, finance, legal, privacy, and security to ensure suppliers are onboarded, managed, and scaled efficiently.

About The Role

We are seeking a Human Data and Research Services Strategic Sourcing Manager with a strong operational and analytical orientation to support day-to-day sourcing execution and category operations.

This position is intentionally execution-focused and designed to complement senior sourcing leaders overseeing complex, high-impact engagements. You will manage early- to mid-stage supplier relationships, own sourcing workflows end-to-end, and ensure clean, consistent execution across procurement systems and stakeholder touchpoints.

In this role, you will act as a force multiplier—helping engagements move quickly, ensuring data accuracy, surfacing risks early, and enabling scale through effective use of processes and tools.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing & Deal Execution

• Own and execute end-to-end sourcing activities for human data and research services suppliers
• Support supplier onboarding, renewals, amendments, and scoped expansions in partnership with senior sourcing leadership
• Draft, review, and operationalize statements of work, pricing structures, and commercial terms in coordination with legal and finance partners
• Ensure supplier engagements align with category strategy, commercial guidelines, and internal policies

Operational Excellence

• Serve as a primary operator across procurement, intake, and contract management tools
• Manage intake requests, approvals, contract routing, and documentation with a high degree of accuracy and consistency
• Track deal status, approvals, spend thresholds, and execution risks across an active supplier portfolio
• Maintain clean records and reporting to support audits, leadership updates, and financial forecasting

Analytics & Insights

• Analyze supplier spend, usage patterns, deal velocity, and operational friction points
• Develop clear summaries and insights to support prioritization and decision-making by senior stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to standardize, streamline, or improve sourcing and contracting workflows

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with research, operations, finance, legal, privacy, and security teams to unblock and accelerate supplier engagements
• Act as a trusted point of contact for internal stakeholders navigating procurement and contracting processes
• Communicate clearly and concisely through written updates and real-time collaboration tools to keep workstreams aligned

Required Skills

• 6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, operations, or vendor management
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent supplier engagements with strong attention to detail
• High operational fluency with procurement intake, contract lifecycle management, and collaboration tools
• Strong analytical skills, including comfort working with spend data, contract terms, and operational metrics
• Ability to execute independently while partnering effectively with senior stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Pay Rate

• $55-$75/hour DOE

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced CAE Durability Engineer – Technical Specialist to lead the structural durability and fatigue validation of critical vehicle systems. This role is responsible for driving virtual sign-off processes, advanced simulation analysis, and correlation between simulation models and physical testing to ensure the durability and reliability of vehicle structures, particularly for electric vehicle architectures.

The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in structural durability, guiding engineering teams through simulation-based design validation while collaborating cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and testing teams.

Job Duties for Durability CAE Tech Specialist

Core Responsibilities

• Virtual Sign-off & Validation: Lead the structural durability and fatigue sign-off for critical systems like body structures, frames, and electric vehicle (EV) battery trays before physical prototype builds.
• Advanced Simulation Leadership: Oversee complex, full-vehicle explicit and implicit dynamic simulations (e.g., ground strikes, curb strikes, and cyclic loading) to assess structural resilience.
• Model Correlation: Drive the alignment between virtual simulation models and physical test results from proving grounds or lab rigs to ensure predictive accuracy.
• Root Cause Analysis: Use physics-based principles and simulation data to diagnose and resolve durability failures from early development through production.
• Technical Mentorship: Act as a "subject matter expert" (SME), coaching junior engineers and developing new CAE methodologies.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Engage with design, manufacturing, and "Road Load" teams to develop design load targets and ensure lessons learned are integrated into future vehicle architectures.

Key Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Simulation Software Expertise: Mastery of CAE tools such as Abaqus, Nastran and fatigue solvers like nCode DesignLife or FEMFAT.
• Material Science Knowledge: Deep understanding of fatigue life prediction, plasticity, ductile failure, and metal joining methods (e.g., welding in HSLA steels or cast materials).
• Data Processing: Proficiency in pre-processors ANSA or HyperMesh and Post-processors HyperView or Meta/Post. Familiarity in scripting languages like Python or MATLAB for automation would be a plus.
• Communication & Presentation: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven ability to translate complex data into clear technical and executive presentations for leadership decision-making
• Experience: Requires 10+ years of experience in structural components and CAE correlation for specialist roles.

Special Considerations:

• AI & Machine Learning:
• Proficiency in applying Reduced Order Modeling (ROM) and Neural Networks to accelerate traditional CAE simulations.
• Experience using AI-driven design tools (e.g., Altair PhysicsAI or Ansys SimAI) to predict stress and strain fields without full solver runs.
• Knowledge of Generative Design algorithms to optimize topology for durability and mass reduction.