CFD & Thermal Analysis Engineer – Brake Systems

In this position.

As part of our Product Development Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) team, you will focus on virtual vehicle verification and advanced thermal management to deliver high-performance, sustainable mobility solutions.

• Drive the virtual design, thermal management, and aerodynamic optimization of advanced braking systems across full-vehicle platforms. By bridging advanced computational simulation with real-world validation, you will solve complex thermal and fluid dynamics challenges early in development, directly contributing to vehicle safety, performance efficiency, and reduced reliance on physical prototypes.

What you'll do.

• Develop, mesh, and execute high-fidelity Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models to evaluate thermal, fluid, and structural performance of brake components and full-vehicle cooling architectures.
• Deliver data-driven engineering recommendations and design solutions based on thermal-fluid simulation results and physical test data.
• Partner closely with cross-functional design, release, testing, and supplier teams throughout the product development lifecycle to guide early design decisions and resolve performance issues.
• Automate repetitive simulation workflows and meshing routines using scripting languages to continuously improve CAE turnaround time and modeling precision.
• Implement design optimization methodologies (using tools such as mode FRONTIER or HEEDS) to balance cooling performance, weight reduction, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with physical test engineers to correlate virtual analysis with empirical test results, driving continuous improvement in model correlation and predictive accuracy.

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Typically 3+ years of experience in CFD, FEA, or thermal CAE analysis, preferably within automotive, aerospace, or heavy-equipment thermal management applications.
• Strong foundational knowledge of vehicle aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer physics (static and transient), and mechanical/structural behavior, with familiarity in brake systems.
• Proficiency in industry-standard CFD and FEA pre-processors and solvers (such as Simcenter STAR-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, ANSA, Altair HyperWorks, or Abaqus).
• Practical scripting skills (e.g., Python, Java, or C++) for workflow automation and data analysis.
• Effective technical communication skills with a collaborative mindset and an eagerness to work in cross-functional engineering teams.

Even better, you may have...

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with specialized coursework in Fluid Dynamics, Thermal Sciences, or Finite Element Methods.
• Hands-on experience with multidisciplinary design optimization software (e.g., mode FRONTIER, HEEDS).
• Working knowledge of UNIX/Linux operating environments.
• Familiarity with DMAIC, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), or quality robustness tools applied to virtual engineering.

Ford of Mexico is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or disability status.

Our focus is to build the best team. If you think you can bring value to Ford, love to collaborate, prioritize and aim to deliver excellence in everything you do, we encourage you to apply!

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.