Aerodynamic Engineer

Company Information

PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Peterbilt Motors Company

On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability, and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability, and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.

Requisition Summary

Seeking an energetic, independent Aerodynamic Engineer. with interest in functioning as a Computational Fluid Dynamic Subject Matter Expert responsible for researching, developing, and evaluating Aerodynamic and other CFD related improvements on industry‑leading Peterbilt trucks.

The Aerodynamic Engineer will be responsible for a wide range of CFD related activities including but not limited to external aerodynamics, internal fluid dynamics, heat transfer, particle tracking, and aeroacoustics. Scope of work will include promoting new concepts to technical peers and higher levels of management, and leading collaboration between multiple engineering teams to implement new and/or revised features. Work may also include physical prototyping and contributing to activities to evaluate concepts on full size vehicles.

Job Responsibilities

• Actively participate as technical CFD expert and advocate to protect performance throughout the product design process
• Identify opportunities, generate, develop, and validate innovative solutions for increased performance and present ideas for further development
• Participate in design related discussions/meetings to provide guidance
• Work with engineering, styling, surfacing, and management to implement optimal solutions
• Coordinate, prepare, execute, and report out results of CFD analysis to cross-functional teams and management
• Manage utilization of simulation and consulting services
• Maintain database of CFD analysis results
• Develop and maintain CFD analysis process documents
• Participate in physical testing

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• 5+ years' experience
• 5+ years’ experience conducting CFD analysis & aerodynamic design/development
• 5+ years’ experience using CAD

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerodynamic and/or fluid dynamic testing experience
• Knowledge of and/or experience in heavy truck components and systems
• Experience utilizing Dassault PowerFlow, PowerDelta, PowerCase, PowerInsight, Siemens Star CCM, Altair UltraFluidX, or similar
• Proficient and/or experienced in conducting CFD analysis and generating graphs/charts
• Strong background and understanding of fluid dynamics
• Strong background in Applied CFD methods
• Experience utilizing PTC Creo
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience managing multiple projects
• Experience presenting to Sr. Management and leading others through non-direct reporting roles
• Excellent written and verbal communication

General Description of all Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short-and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an E-Verify & Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership & Development (B.O.L.D), and ADVOCATE (an LGBTQ+ support group).

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