Technical Specialist - Computational Fluid Dynamics

Ford • Dearborn, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
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The IPTSE CAE/Core department CFD section is responsible for analyzing the engine airpath, combustion, metal temperature, cooling, fuel, air intake, hot end exhaust and lubrication systems. Members of the section use various CFD methods to quantify hardware impacts on engine performance, fuel consumption, emissions, NVH, and durability to help drive the engine design and address issues that arise during the engine development process. Specific studies may include intake and exhaust port flow, secondary gas (EGR, PCV, purge) distribution, 1D3D for intake and exhaust manifold performance, exhaust manifold HTC map generation, CHT Metal temperature, in-cylinder combustion for fuel consumption and CSER emissions, fuel injector targeting, catalyst brick face utilization, UEGO sensor response, oil pan dynamics, fuel and urea tank sloshing, low pressure fuel system restriction, and air intake system restriction.
In this position...
Lead the development and initial validation of virtual methods to solve complex CFD and Thermal requirements (Primary focus on ICE part of IPTSE).
Work with the existing CAE teams to develop an attribute/function specific CAE strategy (e.g. 5yr plan) which integrates with existing Ford CAE processes on aligned priority areas.
Lead in cross-functional selection and applying tools/processes involving air flow include co-simulations and thermal analysis.
Lead resolution of significant product issues involving complex system interactions identified in simulation or testing.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Engineering
• 10+ years’ experience in Computational Fluid Mechanics (program application and/or methods).
• Expert in relevant automotive aerodynamic and thermal management applications (Aerodynamics, Cooling, Heat Protection, Climate Control etc.)
• Ability to lead global cross-functional teams in evaluating/selecting best tools and building and refining the best process/methods. (Engineering, Research, Laboratory, Design).
• Experience in the Global Product Development Process GPDS.
• Excellent theoretical fluid-, aero- and thermodynamics know-how.

Nice To Haves

• Ph. D 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!

Responsibilities

• Teach/coach/mentor and document technical knowledge in areas of expertise.
• Provide expertise in optimization, as well as multi-domain, multi-attribute phenomena and design trade-offs
• Implement CAE methods with written CETP (approved by function) to deliver efficiency in CAE and testing processes
• Integrate a user experience perspective in improving requirement definition and validation to achieve sign-off.
• Conduct weekly tech club meeting to review CAE results to ensure data integrity.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level