Aerodynamics CFD Engineer

Responsibilities

You will lead and/or participate in:

AERODYNAMIC DRAG AND LIFT PREDICTION:

• Utilize and further develop analytical methods to support program engineers to develop and predict aerodynamic performance of vehicles from concept to production verification.
  
  
  

METHODOLOGY

• Develop and implement new methodologies to enable improvement of aero CFD process
• Train/support the attribute team in the deployment of new tools
• Continue to investigate sophisticated computational tools and techniques to improve CFD capabilities
  
  
  

MODEL BUILD AND CFD ANALYSIS:

• Build analytical models, clean CAD, surface, and surface mesh to perform analytical simulations to determine aerodynamic drag and lift performance of studio themes and develop recommendations for improvements that achieve targets. Proactively work with aero program engineers guide design, attribute and functional engineers to achieve aero targets.
  
  
  

PREPARATION OF INTERNAL AND CUSTOMER STATUS REPORTS

• Prepare data, reports and presentations to support program teams and wind tunnel teams
• Document lessons learned, support peer review and program review meetings
  
  
  

WORK FLEXIBILITY:

• Ability to work flexible hours due to occasional nonstandard testing periods in wind tunnel
• Occasional travel to support offsite wind tunnel testing
  
  
  

Qualifications

The minimum requirements we seek

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• 2 yrs. experience in aerodynamic development (analytically or experimentally based)
• A strong understanding of vehicle aerodynamics and computational fluid dynamics.
• Self-directed, confident and resilient individual with excellent personal communication skills.
• Excellent work planning, issue resolution skills
  
  
  

Our Preferred Requirements

• Master’s or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Fluids Engineering
• 5 years plus experience in automotive aerodynamic develoment
• 3+ years of experience in CFD usage and/or CFD code development
• Proficient in the use of analytical tools including ANSA, ModeFrontier, Powerflow, CCM+, openFOAM, Statistics
• Knowledge of wind tunnel experimental techniques
  
  
  

About Us

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

About The Team

Ford Product Development is utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that will delight our customers. Our employees are laser-focused on bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. From autonomy and electrification, to smart mobility technologies, our Product Development teams around the world are working together with excitement to make smart vehicles for a smart world.