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Responsibilities
What you’ll be able to do:
CFD Engineer - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, Michigan). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned worksite. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the worksite. Responsible for the 3D CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) & Thermal analysis of the components of the vehicle AHSS (Air Handling Sub-System) during the product development process, optimizing the system responsible for delivering interior airflow to the customers of Ford Motor Company. These components include vehicle ductwork, registers, cowl intake, extraction path and HVAC unit. The AHSS development process includes applying advanced thermal/fluid modeling techniques through 3D Thermal/CFD analysis to deliver an HVAC system optimized for both energy and human comfort. Additionally, this role will be responsible for physical testing activities to enhance model correlation and predictability, interfacing with outside vendors to explore & validate new modeling technology and work cross-functionally within Ford to communicate simulation results across a broad range of functional teams such as the Design Studio, Body Interior & Exterior, Thermal Systems, Program Teams and Vehicle Architecture. Finally, the role will also be responsible for supporting updates to requirements, specifications and core quality documents based on lessons learned from modeling experience and for working with teams to develop new technologies related to interior airflow systems.
QualificationsYou'll have...
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. 2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Utilizing CFD Pre-processing software to Mesh and prepare CAD geometry for analysis including ANSA or T-Grid. 2. Utilizing CFD software including Fluent, OpenFOAM or Star CCM+ to execute and perform CFD analysis on various CAD geometry. 3. Utilizing CFD Post-Processing Software to analyze simulation results and draw data driven conclusions to drive part design direction. 4. Modeling heat transfer physics and understanding the pitfalls and challenges associated with 3D conjugate heat transfer. 5. Compiling and clearly communicating engineering data to a wide audience, including non-engineers. 1 year of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Using CFD to model features intended for water management within a constrained geometry setting. 2. Correlating CFD data to physical test data, including identifying acceptable margins of error based on analysis context.
We are offering a salary of $121,659.12 - $149,022.60/yr.
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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Two years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation
- Two years of experience using CFD pre-processing software to mesh and prepare CAD geometry, including ANSA or T-Grid
- Two years of experience using CFD software, including Fluent, OpenFOAM, or STAR-CCM+, to perform analysis
- Two years of experience using CFD post-processing software to analyze simulation results and guide part design
- Two years of experience modeling heat transfer physics and understanding 3D conjugate heat transfer challenges
- Two years of experience compiling and communicating engineering data to technical and non-technical audiences
- One year of experience using CFD to model water-management features in constrained geometries
- One year of experience correlating CFD data to physical test data and identifying acceptable margins of error
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one with options that include zero-premium plans, free mental health support, and wellness resources. For represented hourly employees, health plans are described as low-cost with strong coverage value.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and additional company contributions is available from day one, alongside life and disability coverage. Pension eligibility in certain situations and financial-planning support reinforce long‑term security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp‑up program for returning parents, reflect a family‑focused package. Flexible Family Care days and generous time‑off options help address short‑term caregiving and personal needs.
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