Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer

The Panther Group

Sterling Heights, MI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65
LOCATION
Sterling Heights, MI
POSTED
30+ days ago
We are hiring a Senior Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer for our client located in teh Sterling Heights, Michigan area. 

This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)

This role is on-site in Sterling Heights, MI.


In this role you will: 
  • Perform system and sub-system level Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to support vehicle design optimization
  • Responsible for complete system simulations to ensure cooling performance & thermal management requirements are met
  • Act as a technical leader in coordinating design efforts across GDLS platforms
  • Support test plan development
  • Conduct validation / correlation studies of CFD results to test data
  • Analysis to be performed using the ANSA/Fluent software
  • Identify & develop improvements to simulation strategies, processes & toolsets
  • Proactively interface with design engineers/project team throughout the development process, provide project status, and follow-up with technical recommendations
  • Prepare written reports and communicate conclusions in accordance with internal department reporting standards
  • Must be willing to travel to off-site locations (less than 10%), as needed.
  • Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime, as required.
  • Perform other complimentary duties, as assigned.
 Minimum Qualifications:
  • Degree requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum of 7+ years relevant experience
  • Exceptional skills in fluid dynamic fundamentals/thermodynamics and heat transfer is a must.
  • Must be able to manipulate & prepare models using ANSA software
  • Must be able to perform CFD analysis using FLUENT software
  • Proven track record of vehicle design optimization for CFD / thermal performance
  • Must be familiar with using related software in Windows and Linux/Unix environments
  • An ownership mindset and proactive behaviors are essential to success in this role
  • Must be able to deliver analysis assignments on schedule and within budget with minimal guidance / oversight
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Able to bring a continuous improvement mindset and methodologies to the position
  • Must be able to prioritize workload and communicate clearly, regularly, and proactively with internal customers
  • Must be able to clearly and succinctly present technical data to a non-technical audience
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Teams.
  • Background in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and related software, desired.
 
Additional Information:
  • Experience with Teamcenter and associated CAD tools (VisMockup, Creo, NX, etc.)
  • Experience with optimization tools (Isight, HEEDS, etc.)
  • Experience with data analysis/processing and multi-domain simulation tools such as Matlab/Simulink
  • Experience with AI methods/tools relative to engineering and/or data analysis is strongly preferred.
  • This position may require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles is desired. Must be able to pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space)
  • Previous experience working on ground combat Vehicles desired.

Pay $60 - $65 / hour W2, depending on experience

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