PACCAR

Aerodynamic Engineer

PACCAR  •  Denton, TX (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
  • 7+ 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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PACCAR

About PACCAR

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

Kenworth Truck Company builds premium commercial vehicles for sale in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australia and for export throughout the world. Peterbilt Motors also designs, manufactures and distributes premium commercial vehicles in the US and Canada. DAF Trucks manufactures trucks in the Netherlands, Belgium, Brasil and the United Kingdom for sale throughout Western and Eastern Europe, and export to Asia, Africa, North and South America.

PACCAR Parts operates a network of parts distribution centers offering aftermarket support to Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF dealers and customers around the world. Aftermarket support includes customer call centers operating 24 hours a day throughout the year and technologically advanced systems to enhance inventory control and expedite order processing.

PACCAR Financial Services provides finance, lease and insurance services to dealers and customers in more than 100 countries including a portfolio of more than 175,000 trucks and trailers and total assets in excess of $12 billion. The group includes PACCAR Leasing, a major full-service truck leasing company in North America, with a fleet of over 39,000 vehicles.

Environmental responsibility is one of PACCAR’s core values. The company regularly develops new programs to help protect and preserve the environment and PACCAR has established ambitious goals to further reduce emissions and enhance fuel efficiency in its truck models.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Bellevue, WA
Year Founded
Unknown
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