In this position…

The primary function for this position it to lead a team of highly productive CFD modeling engineers to optimize thermal energy management in the vehicle. Job duties include -

• Lead and guide CFD team of engineers to implement new methods of efficient thermal management.

• Lead/collaborate with program team to understand current vehicle thermal energy consumption and frame the right under hood/body/cabin thermal environment.

• Continuously innovate and search for CFD improvement focusing on accuracy, efficiency, capability.

• Ensure high quality CAE results and solutions throughout the design process. Frame an optimal CFD complexity tradeoff between accuracy, timing and cost

• Make technical recommendations on design optimization, issue resolutions and countermeasures, based on engineering judgment and interpretation of CAE results.

• Document all CAE work and results to ensure tasks traceability.

• Work closely with industry experts inside and outside the company to ensure awareness of the latest available technology and maintain Ford’s leading position in CFD front.

What you'll do…

The primary function for this position it to lead a team of highly productive CFD modeling engineers to optimize thermal energy management in the vehicle. Job duties include -

• Lead and guide CFD team of engineers to implement new methods of efficient thermal management.

• Lead/collaborate with program team to understand current vehicle thermal energy consumption and frame the right under hood/body/cabin thermal environment.

• Continuously innovate and search for CFD improvement focusing on accuracy, efficiency, capability.

• Ensure high quality CAE results and solutions throughout the design process. Frame an optimal CFD complexity tradeoff between accuracy, timing and cost

• Make technical recommendations on design optimization, issue resolutions and countermeasures, based on engineering judgment and interpretation of CAE results.

• Document all CAE work and results as per the Ford Thermal process to ensure tasks traceability.

• Work closely with industry experts inside and outside the company to ensure awareness of the latest available technology and maintain Ford’s leading position in CFD front.

You'll have…

• 3+ years of experience work in the CFD field.

• Demonstrated expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) process development with extensive knowledge in available CFD technology/software and it’s limitations.

• Familiarity with vehicle under hood/body components and associated CAD especially for EVs; preferred for ICE and xEVs.

• Master in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or equivalent with focus on CFD; PhD preferred. Knowledge of statistical tools and methodologies; 6-sigma Black Belt preferred.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more

• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

• Tuition assistance

• Established and active employee resource groups

• Paid time off for individual and team community service

• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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This position is a leadership level 6.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Requisition ID : 33542