Job Description
Aerodynamics Engineer at Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.
Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking and User Experience methods, you will work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We are seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies and more! **
Responsibilities**
The Aerodynamics group is responsible for full vehicle aerodynamics development utilizing experimental and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) methods. This group has a career opportunity to join the team with the following responsibilities and seeks an individual with drive and excitement for experimental aerodynamics and ideas to further expand testing capabilities. You will lead and/or participate in:
AERODYNAMIC DRAG AND LIFT TARGET DELIVERY:
- Develop, update, and track Aerodynamic Health Chart and Roadmap Actions to achieve program targets. Interface with Design, Attribute, and Functional engineers to execute roadmap actions and resolve issues. Perform vehicle level signoff of performance to targets.
AERODYNAMIC DRAG AND LIFT PREDICTION:
- Utilize experimental and analytical methods to develop and predict aerodynamic performance of vehicles from concept to production verification.
WIND TUNNEL TESTING:
- Conduct physical tests to determine aerodynamic drag and lift performance of studio themes and prototype / production vehicles and develop roadmap actions to achieve targets. Oversee construction of physical models as needed.
CFD ANALYSIS:
- Build analytical models and perform analytical simulations to determine aerodynamic drag and lift performance of studio themes and develop recommendations for improvements that achieve targets. Proactively guide design, attribute and functional engineers to enable meeting aero targets.
- PREPARATION OF INTERNAL AND CUSTOMER STATUS REPORTS
- Prepare data, reports and presentations to support program teams and wind tunnel teams
- Document lessons learned, support peer review and program review meetings
METHODOLOGY
- Develop and implement new methodologies and tools
- Train/support the attribute implementation team in the deployment of new tools
- Continue to investigate sophisticated experimental techniques to improve wind tunnel measurement capabilities
WORK FLEXIBILITY:
- Ability to work flexible hours due to occasional nonstandard testing periods in wind tunnel
- Occasional travel to support offsite wind tunnel testing
Qualifications
The minimum requirements we seek:
- Master’s degree or higher in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
- 2 yrs. experience in aerodynamic development (analytically or experimentally based)
- A strong understanding of vehicle aerodynamics and computational fluid dynamics.
- Self-directed, confident and resilient individual with excellent personal communication skills.
- Excellent work planning, issue resolution skills
Our preferred requirements:
- PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Fluids Engineering
- 5 years plus experience in automotive aerodynamic development (analytically or experimentally based).
- 3+ years of experience in wind tunnel testing and/or experimental fluids testing methods
- Proficient in the application of wind tunnel experimental techniques.
- Proficient in the use of analytical tools including ANSA, ModeFrontier, Powerflow, CCM+, openFOAM, Statistics.
What you’ll receive in return:
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, 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.
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