Exterior Virtual Design Development Engineer
Job in
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, 64101, USA
Listed on 2026-07-14
Listing for:
Jobtailor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-14
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Create and execute CFD analysis plans for assigned projects, with primary emphasis on vehicle-level water management and splash performance.
- Perform virtual assessment of designs and compare results to performance requirements, customer usage, and water management objectives.
- Evaluate hydrodynamic pressures, water management, and ingestion risk for exterior systems, underbody panels, baffles, AIS, horns, transmission vents, electrical systems, and related vehicle interfaces.
- Recommend viable design solutions to resolve performance issues with consideration for mass, cost, timing, and manufacturing feasibility.
- Create CAE geometry or construct / update analysis models from NX math data to support CFD and other virtual assessments.
- Interface with release, validation, aero, structure integration, and other engineering teams to assure balanced design solutions and issue resolution.
- Use CAE to explain results of physical testing and engineer solutions with design, performance, and release engineers.
- Lead suppliers and internal resources to meet program milestones and deliverables.
- Prepare virtual assessment presentations for program management and formal CAE/CFD report documentation as required.
- Participate in Product Development Teams (PDTs) to provide technical guidance based on CFD and CAE assessments.
- Support development of new techniques/simulation methods and recommend process automation and analysis enhancements to improve capability.
- Stay abreast of new technology, competitive products, and latest CAE/CFD tools and trends, and play an active role in developing resources globally.
- Bachelor's degree Required (BS in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering preferred).
- Understanding of Material Properties as inputs to CAE analysis.
- Familiarity with a variety of CFD and CAE modeling tools.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- High degree of analytical ability where problems are complex or difficult.
- Exhibits appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals.
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