Seasoned CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) Engineer with background in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulations to guide and perform full vehicle thermal analysis to support vehicle program delivery. Deep understanding on vehicle components and operations is a must. Partner with Thermal program engineer to develop the right thermal environment for all under hood/body components and influence components design/package/routings from beginning to end of Ford product development process to achieve optimum vehicle energy management and usage. With creative and analytical mind, the Thermal CAE engineer will use key insights to detect potential thermal inefficiencies + issues and explore new opportunities, design optimization and guide under hood/body component design for our vehicles in development. Working as a team player, would create impact by collaborating across the CAE programs and all other key work partners throughout the company.

The Ford Thermal Systems Engineering CAE Team is committed to assist vehicle development process through CAE. Ford Thermal CAE vision is to further improve and accelerate Ford vehicle development process by utilizing latest and greatest CAE tools.

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.

• Lead and perform full vehicle transient thermal CAE models from start to finish (CAD data collection, clean up, meshing, boundary conditions setup and post processing)

• Perform and support Powertrain Cooling CAE 3D air flow analysis, heat exchanger/fan sizing, heat exchanger arrangement, front-end opening. Assist front end opening and grill designs optimization to meet vehicle airflow and performance targets throughout vehicle development phases

• Perform CAE assessment on exterior design proposals from Studio. Support design theme selection process throughout studio design process

• Collaborate with thermal program team and key work partners in the company to frame the right thermal environment for every under hood/body components

• Communicate and work closely with Aerodynamics engineer to optimize design and balance between Thermal and Aerodynamics

• Interface with Ford global team (global thermal team, CAD, CAE Integration, D&R and other attributes)

• Ensure high quality CAE results and solutions throughout the design process

• Guide and develop process of non-geometric data collections and usage

• Continuously innovate and search for CAE process improvement focusing on accuracy, CAE capability, CAD to results turn around timing and cost

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

• Share and present work to thermal program engineers, departmental partners and leadership

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

• Masters of Science in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering or higher with a focus on fluid mechanics/heat transfer/HV Battery

• 3+ years of experience in the field of Product Engineering

• 5+ years of experience in using CFD and CAD tools to perform full vehicle thermal CFD analysis. Required tools: Catia/3DX/TeamCenter, ANSA/Hypermesh, TAITherm, CCM+/ UH3D/OpenFOAM, EnSight, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with major OEM/Ford GPDS vehicle development process

• Familiarity with vehicle under hood/body components (ICE, FHEV, PHEV)

• CAE project leadership experience (team lead)

• Experience working with global team environment

Requisition ID : 42001