3D CFD Engineer

Role

Ford Motor Company is seeking a 3D CFD Engineer to perform high-fidelity multiphysics 3D thermal/fluid CFD simulations supporting internal combustion engine (ICE) and powertrain development. The engineer will analyze system, subsystem, and component-level behaviors of engine airpath, combustion, cooling, fuel, air intake, exhaust, lubrication and related systems to quantify hardware impacts on performance, fuel consumption, emissions, NVH, and durability.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform 3D thermal/fluid CFD simulations at system, subsystem, and component levels using commercial CFD software.
• Analyze intake and exhaust port flow, EGR/PCV/purge distribution, intake/exhaust manifold performance (1D/3D), exhaust manifold HTC mapping, in-cylinder combustion effects on fuel consumption and emissions, injector targeting, catalyst brick face utilization, sensor response, fluid sloshing, and system restrictions.
• Develop and apply CFD methods and multiphysics modeling techniques to support product development and virtual test signoff.
• Collaborate with component and system engineers and provide technical guidance.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and combustion.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in thermal/fluid CFD simulation; experience in multiphysics modeling preferred.
• Proficiency in common computer languages and scripting (Java, Python, shell script, MATLAB, etc.).
• Self-directed, resilient, with excellent communication, work planning, and issue resolution skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Additional experience (2+ years) in automotive ICE or vehicle CFD applications.
• Proficiency with analytical/CFD tools such as STAR-CCM+, CONVERGE, Simerics, GT-SUITE, AMEsim.
• Vibe coding and machine learning experience (listed as a preferred skill).

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave and new parent ramp-up programs
• Subsidized back-up child care
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
• Vehicle discount program and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established employee resource groups
• Paid time off for community service
• Generous paid holidays (including week between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
• Paid time off with option to purchase additional vacation time

Location & Work Arrangement

• This position is hybrid; candidates within commuting distance to a Ford hub may be required onsite four or more days per week.

Compensation

• Salary ranges are published by grade (examples in posting): $63,480–$106,680 (grade 5); $72,480–$121,440 (grade 6); $84,480–$141,360 (grade 7); $96,720–$162,120 (grade 8).