Senior CFD Lead — Aerodynamics & Innovation
Placements24
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Placements24 in Sandton seeks a Lead CFD Engineer specializing in aerodynamics to lead high‑fidelity simulations that optimize drag and flow. The role centers on developing and validating CFD methodologies, guiding a team of engineers, and delivering actionable design insights for automotive and aerospace applications.
The ideal candidate holds a PhD or MSc in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 7+ years in CFD, and expertise with ANSYS Fluent, CFX, STAR-CCM+.
Qualifications
- PhD or MSc with CFD focus.
- 7+ years of CFD experience focused on aerodynamics.
- Proficient in ANSYS Fluent/CFX/STAR-CCM+.
- Strong data analysis and visualization skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex CFD projects delivering high-fidelity aerodynamic simulations.
- Develop and validate advanced CFD models and methodologies.
- Pre-process, solve, and post-process 3D CFD simulations.
- Collaborate with design engineers to interpret results and provide design guidance.
- Mentor junior CFD engineers and foster technical excellence.
- Stay abreast of CFD advancements in turbulence modeling and meshing.
- Present simulation results to internal teams and clients.
- Contribute to in-house CFD tool development and workflows.
- Ensure accuracy and reliability through rigorous validation.
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Job description
Placements24 in Sandton seeks a Lead CFD Engineer specializing in aerodynamics to lead high‑fidelity simulations that optimize drag and flow. The role centers on developing and validating CFD methodologies, guiding a team of engineers, and delivering actionable design insights for automotive and aerospace applications.
The ideal candidate holds a PhD or MSc in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 7+ years in CFD, and expertise with ANSYS Fluent, CFX, STAR-CCM+.
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