Exterior Virtual Design Development and Validation (VDDV) Engineer In this role, you will focus on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis for vehicle-level water management and splash performance. This includes evaluation of exterior systems and subsystems such as fascias, grilles, moldings, underbody panels, baffles, and other related components and interfaces, as well as assessments of water ingestion risk into AIS and other sensitive systems such as horns, transmission vents, and electrical systems.Additional responsibilities include supporting broader Exterior CAE work, including structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to assess designs on exterior components and sub-systems such as exterior lighting, wiper/wash systems, fixed glass, bumpers, fascias, and grilles. You will use CFD and FEA to focus on design optimization, meet safety regulations, and customer usage, guiding designs, sharing results with Product Development Teams (PDTs), and ensuring product requirements are met. This hybrid position requires onsite presence 3 times per week.What You'll Do (Responsibilities) Create and execute CFD analysis plans for assigned projects, emphasizing 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 considering 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; play an active role in developing resources globally.Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) Bachelor's degree 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 for complex problems; exhibits appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals.What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) Master's or higher degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering (preferred).Experience in CFD software and analysis (e.g., Star-CCM+, PowerFLOW, PreonLab).Experience in water management, splash performance, or water ingestion assessments for automotive applications.Experience in Linear Analysis (NASTRAN/OPTISTRUCT or equivalent) and Nonlinear Analysis (LS DYNA).Familiarity with UG-NX CAD & CAE tools.Experience in transient, quasi-static non-linear analysis, NVH (modal, optimization), durability analysis, dynamic crash simulation (extreme durability events such as potholes, curbs).#J-18808-Ljbffr