Supervisor, Thermal Energy Management

Ford - Wayne, MI

Full-time - Manager

Wayne, MI

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

This position is focused on leading a team of CFD modeling engineers to enhance thermal energy management in vehicles. The role involves guiding the team in implementing efficient thermal management methods, collaborating with program teams, and ensuring high-quality CAE results throughout the design process. The position emphasizes continuous innovation in CFD practices and maintaining Ford's leadership in the field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide CFD team of engineers to implement new methods of efficient thermal management.
• Collaborate with program teams to understand current vehicle thermal energy consumption and frame the right thermal environment.
• Continuously innovate and search for CFD improvements focusing on accuracy, efficiency, and capability.
• Ensure high quality CAE results and solutions throughout the design process.
• Frame an optimal CFD complexity tradeoff between accuracy, timing, and cost.
• Make technical recommendations on design optimization, issue resolutions, and countermeasures based on engineering judgment and CAE results interpretation.
• Document all CAE work and results to ensure task traceability according to Ford Thermal process.
• Work closely with industry experts to maintain awareness of the latest technology and uphold Ford's leading position in CFD.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in the CFD field.
• Demonstrated expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) process development with extensive knowledge of available CFD technology/software and its limitations.
• Familiarity with vehicle under hood/body components and associated CAD, especially for EVs; preferred for ICE and xEVs.
• Master's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or equivalent with a focus on CFD; PhD preferred.
• Knowledge of statistical tools and methodologies; 6-sigma Black Belt preferred.

Benefits

• 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
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments
• 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