·Contract role
·Immediate start
·Work for a Global Mobility Company
Ford Motor Company was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives progress. It’s a belief that has always fuelled our passion to create great cars and trucks.
And today, it drives our commitment to become the world’s most trusted mobility company, designing smart vehicles for a smart world that help people move more safely, confidently and freely.
The Ford Product Development team bring engineering ideas to life, making driving more exciting, enjoyable and sustainable.
New methods of recycling, alternative fuel vehicles, voice-activated technologies and leading vehicle safety initiatives are just some of the ideas that are improving the way we drive today.
You’ll become part of a global team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.
Come join the team redefining the future of mobility solutions!
About the Role:
Invenio Engineering Solutions have been a recruitment partner with Ford for close to 30 years.
Founded in Australia in 1990, Invenio is a pioneering business solutions company with world class expertise in Specialist Recruitment, Design and Manufacturing Software and Technical Services in Australia and New Zealand.
We have a long and successful history supporting the largest OEMs in the Australian automotive industry with high calibre staffing and technical services.
The industry has seen significant change in Australia over the past few years and has required the best support from the most capable providers, which Invenio has delivered through our network of highly qualified associates with experience ranging from start-ups to blue-chip companies and government agencies.
Our focus on relationship management with both the candidate and employer sets us apart, making us your ideal employment partner.
We are currently seeking an experienced and self-motivated Fuel Engineer (Economy & Performance Engineer) for a contract role within Ford’s Product Development team based in Melbourne.
In this role you will be you will be part of a team that is responsible for the development of work plans and completion of gateway deliverables to program costs and timing.
Key Responsibilities:
·To manage the design and development of Fuel Economy technologies to meet both customer and regulatory requirements
·Simulate and analyse the implication of vehicle/engine/driveline specification changes on FE, Performance (acceleration, gradeability & max speed) and emissions.
·Publish FE & performance simulation reports and participate in reviews with Vehicle/Engine/Transmission teams and Product Planning in target setting for FE, performance feel & drivability.
·Conduct detailed benchmarking of competitor vehicles concerning FE & performance.
·Evaluate prototype at each stage of vehicle development and analyse the causes for deviations between predicted performance and tested performance.
·Study and evaluate CO2 reduction technologies for possible implementation in FORD portfolio.
·Evaluate and implement new methods of powertrain simulation & analysis as part of capability building.
·Conceptualised, and produced vehicle models to study the futuring of competitive vehicles.
·Coordinate Vehicle Testing and Analysis.
·Coordinate Competitive Vehicle Assessments and Benchmarking (FE, Coastdown, Drive Quality, Special Tests).
·Coordinate FORD Vehicle Energy Related Special Tests.
·Analyse findings and implement learnings into the tools/templates/processes to ensure application of key learnings.
·Support the Global Energy Community as needed.
·Present findings to Energy/leadership team as needed.
·Good knowledge of data analysis fundamentals.
·Good vehicle driving and evaluation skills.
Required Skills & Knowledge:
·Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related field will be highly regarded
·Ability to learn new CAE tools and modelling techniques
·Fuel Economy and Performance modelling
·Previous experience in Fuel Economy and Performance modelling is preferred
·Sound knowledge of automotive powertrain and vehicle dynamics fundamentals.
·Expertise in using in-house/proprietary developed vehicle performance and fuel-economy simulation software
·In-depth understanding of vehicle performance (acceleration, coast down test) evaluation and exhaust emission testing procedures and standards. Hands-on experience of chassis dynamometer testing
·Sound knowledge of Matlab/Simulink
·Exposure to emission development/driveability calibration/powertrain controls
·Knowledge of hyrbid and electrical vehicle technology
If you believe you are the right candidate up for the challenge to carry out this role, please click apply (submit your resumes in Word format only) or forward your resume to shilpicas@invenio.com.au or for a confidential discussion contact Shilpica on 0420921275.
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