3D CFD Engineer

The IPTSE 1D/3D CFD section is looking for a 3D CFD engineer who is passionate about high fidelity multiphysics simulations that will support engine and powertrain development.

The IPTSE 1D/3D CFD section is responsible for analyzing the engine airpath, combustion, cooling, fuel,air intake, hot end exhaustand lubrication systems. Members of the section use various CFD methods to quantify hardware impacts on engine performance, fuel consumption, emissions, NVH, and durability to help drive the engine design and address issues that arise during the engine development process. Specific studies may include intake and exhaust port flow, secondary gas (EGR, PCV, purge) distribution, 1D3D for intake and exhaust manifold performance, exhaust manifold HTC map generation, in-cylinder combustion for fuel consumption and CSER emissions, fuel injector targeting, catalyst brick face utilization, UEGO sensor response, oil pan dynamics, fuel and urea tank sloshing, low pressure fuel system restriction, and air intake system restriction.

What you'll do...

• Perform 3D thermal/fluid CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulations at the system, subsystem, and component levels of an ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) using commercial CFD software
• Work with component and system engineers and provide technical guidance
• Develop and apply CFD methods to support product development and virtual test signoff

You'll have...

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

A strong understanding of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer and combustion

2+ years minimum experience in thermal/fluid CFD simulation. Multiphysics modeling preferred

Self-directed, confident and resilient individual with excellent communication skills.

Excellent work planning and issue resolution skills

Even better, you'll have...

Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field

2+ years plus experience in automotive ICE or vehicle CFD applications

Proficient in the use of analytical tools including STAR-CCM+, CONVERGE, Simerics, GT-SUITE, AMEsim, etc.

Vibe coding and ML experience

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 change maker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or 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 Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $63,., This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $72,., This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,., This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,.

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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.

• Job Identification 58843
• Job Category PD Operations and Quality
• Posting Date 02/18/2026, 05:50 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 2400 Village Rd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US (Hybrid)