Model Design Engineer
Model Design Engineer
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Job Description
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves
Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative exciting and sustainable ideas to have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy electrification smart mobility technologies and more!
In this position...
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 as a Wind Tunnel Model Design Engineer to expand our testing capabilities. We seek an individual with drive and excitement for experimental aerodynamics and ideas to further expand testing capabilities.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
- MODEL DEVELOPMENT AND COORDINATION:
- Develop wind tunnel models (primarily full-scale) to be tested in moving ground wind tunnels. Work with the program engineers to ensure model meets requirements.
- CAD design parts and assemblies for wind tunnel models.
- Organize the building of the model to ensure all aspects of the model are correctly implemented.
- Organize the model milling / off-site prep coordinating with the program engineer for the test slot. Upon model arriving at the tunnel lead the prep work for testing.
- Work with advanced manufacturing to have sub-assemblies components manufactured. Or lead internal team manufacture of prototype parts and assemblies using a mixture of 3d printing and clay milling assets.
- WIND TUNNEL TESTING:
- Assist with physical tests to determine aerodynamic drag and lift performance of studio themes and prototype / production vehicles and develop roadmap actions to achieve targets. Oversee model changes during wind tunnel test.
- PREPARATION OF INTERNAL AND CUSTOMER STATUS REPORTS
- Prepare summary of initial design changes have changes ready for clay modelers and information for program and wind tunnel teams
- Document lessons learned support peer review and program review meetings
- METHODOLOGY
- Develop and implement new model capabilities methodologies and tools
- Train/support the attribute implementation team use of new models
- Continue to investigate sophisticated experimental techniques to improve wind tunnel model 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
Youll have...
- Bachelors degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
- 3 years of experience in wind tunnel testing and/or experimental fluids testing methods.
- 3 CAD experience with surfacing mechanical build structural and moveable components as well as assembly design.
- Self-directed confident and resilient individual with excellent personal communication skills.
Even better you may have...
- Masters degree or higher in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
- Excellent work planning issue resolution skills
- Experience in wind tunnel testing and/or experimental fluids testing methods
- Preferred candidate to have extensive experience with CAD for test rigs and models used in wind tunnels and kinematic assembly design.
- Experience with CAD and CFD software (e.g. CATIA SolidWorks ProE OpenFOAM PowerFLOW CCM etc.)
You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
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position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-PS2
Employment Type
Full-Time
