The Computational Fluids Dynamic (CFD) Engineer is responsible for performing simulations for aero/thermal development, support windnoise, buffeting and climate control acoustics development. The CFD Engineer will work closely with Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) Integration engineers, HVAC/Interior, Body engineering as well as Advanced Concepts Engineering and Styling Studio to communicate simulation results and recommendations. The candidate will use several simulation software tools such as PowerFLOW, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, and ANSA to perform required simulations. Detailed job duties include:
Perform Vehicle Level Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations to support Aero/Thermal Development and assessment including windnoise, buffeting, and HVAC acoustics.
Work on future vehicle programs with a focus on process efficiency and innovation.
Pro-actively develop and carry out CFD simulations for new programs based on vehicle content and functional objectives.
Work closely with aero/thermal integration engineers, release groups and design studios to communicate simulation results and implement design improvements.
Prepare high quality presentations to communicate simulation results and design recommendations to various groups.
Ensure CFD model validity and correlation on a continuous basis.
Make design changes to demonstrate benefits and perform multiple 'what if' studies to guide the design process.
Fully engage in vehicle development activity and proactively take ownership of simulation activity to best guide the design team.
Participate in vehicle testing activities to enhance correlation between physical testing and virtual simulations.
Requirements
3 years’ experience - Aeroacoustics development is a complex field with many intricacies that require cumulative years of experience.
Direct experience of vehicle aerodynamics using CFD, and an understanding of acoustics and signal processing required. Typically, involvement in at least 1 vehicle programs will give a person adequate exposure to such details.
Additional Must Haves
Experience of CFD applied to automotive aerodynamics.
Knowledge of acoustics and signal processing.
Good presentation and communication skills.
Onsite/ Remote Hybrid (Predominantly remote with the expectation of limited travel to ARDC facility in Windsor.)
