Wheels and Aero Development Engineer

Garrett Advancing Motion is the true pioneer of automotive powertrain technologies dating back more than 60 years. It continues today as the world’s leader in technology solutions for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and off-highway equipment. Garrett supplies technology to nearly all major automakers in addition to the global aftermarket under the Garrett brand name. As a result, unlike many other OEM or supplier organizations, Garrett Advancing Motion has visibility across a broad range of OEM’s and Tier 1 suppliers.

We are hiring for a Wheels and Aero Development Engineer who will be based in our Torrance, California facility. The Wheels and Aero Development Engineer is part of the commercial vehicle (CV) Aerodynamics team and linked to the Wheels and Aerodynamics (W&A) Center of Excellence (COE). This position requires a solid background in turbomachine aerodynamics and mechanical engineering, either from work experience or from education. It also requires a high level of autonomy and problem-solving capability to define technical planning to resolve complex aerodynamic and mechanical problem statements.

Responsibilities include: 

• Design, test and qualify the next generation of compressor and turbine aerodynamics for integration in the CV portfolio, using state-of-the-art analytical (CFD/FEA) and experimental (Test Rigs) tools, and this based on the development plan established together with the CV Aerodynamics Manager.  
• Close collaboration with the internal engineering customer teams to design robust compressor and turbine stages that will meet the performance, durability, packaging, noise and cost constraints, and be successfully integrated into customer turbocharger product. 
• Support the resolution of technical problems and performance challenges by providing aerodynamics and mechanical engineering support to other internal teams (application and/or COEs).  
• Collaborate with other team members of the W&A organization to increase innovation while deploying continuous improvement to the team tools and processes. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree or higher in the field of Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering. 
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in turbomachinery design and optimization (compressor and/or turbine design for performance, life, cost, noise). 
• Proficiency with turbomachinery design tools – aerodynamic tools.
• Proficiency with High fidelity CFD turbomachine simulation (Ansys, Numeca).
• Proven experience in 3D design packages (CATIA, Onshape, SolidWorks), programming (Matlab or python), and experimental turbomachinery testing (rig concepts, data analysis and post-processing). 
• Knowledge of turbine design and expander designs (Aerodynamics and/or mechanical) 
• Strong drive to deliver, ability to multitask and to work in multi-cultural and cross-functional teams, with a focus on continuous improvement.  
• Ability to grasp technical issues quickly and relate multiple observations to each other.

Additional Desired Qualifications: 

• Machine learning experience (DNN, auto-optimization).
• Commercial optimization software experience.
• Proven Testing and analysis skills, including FEA and CFD post-processing analysis tools. 
• Turbomachine blade erosion (multi-phase turbomachine air+water) and HCF Turbine failure mode experience.  

Pay Range

The salary range for this role is between $134,000 and $160,000. 

*Note that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, education, training, and/or experience.

In addition to the annual base salary this role offers the below:

• Benefits: We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance. In addition we also offer Flexible spending accounts, Life/AD&D insurance, Short term and Long term disability insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• 401 (K) Retirement Plan: Garrett also provides a 401(k) Retirement Plan through Fidelity with pre-tax, post-tax and ROTH contribution options. There may be an annual discretionary match provided by Garrett based on company performance.
• Garrett provides paid holidays, vacations, and sick days. Additional details will be shared through the new hire process.

Garrett is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

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