Senior CAE / CFD Engineer

TRC Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading manufacturer in the recreational marine industry to identify a CAE Engineer for their engineering team in Kennesaw, GA. This organization is recognized globally for delivering innovative marine products and technologies. Engineers in this environment tackle complex technical challenges, drive product innovation, and play a key role in developing industry-leading products from concept through production. The CAE Engineer will lead the development and analysis of marine propellers and related marine products through the application of advanced simulation, modeling, and testing methodologies. This position will focus heavily on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), structural analysis, product optimization, and validation activities to support new product development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Summary
We are seeking an experienced CAE Engineer with deep expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and STAR-CCM+. This role will serve as a subject matter expert for hydrodynamic analysis, simulation-driven design, and advanced engineering processes supporting marine product development. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical capabilities with hands-on product development experience, leveraging CFD, FEA, optimization techniques, and testing to deliver high-performance solutions.

Responsibilities
Lead the development and optimization of marine propellers and related marine products from concept through production.
Serve as the technical expert for CFD analysis, with primary responsibility for simulations performed using STAR-CCM+.
Perform hydrodynamic analysis to evaluate and improve product performance, efficiency, durability, and reliability.
Conduct structural and durability assessments utilizing Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
Develop and implement advanced CAE methodologies and simulation processes to enhance product development effectiveness.
Execute 1-way and 2-way coupled CFD/FEA analyses to support product design and validation.
Collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, testing, and product development teams throughout the engineering lifecycle.
Coordinate and support on-water testing, product validation, and performance evaluation activities.
Analyze test data and correlate physical results with simulation models to improve accuracy and predictive capability.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in engineering processes, product performance, and development efficiency.
Support design optimization efforts through simulation-driven development and formal optimization techniques.
Develop custom analysis tools and automation solutions using programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C/C++.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Marine Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
3+ years of product development experience within consumer, industrial, marine, automotive, aerospace, or related industries.
Expert-level proficiency in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), including extensive hands-on experience using STAR-CCM+.
Demonstrated experience developing, validating, and interpreting complex CFD models.
Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, hydrodynamics, turbulence modeling, and simulation best practices.
Experience applying Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to product development.
Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as NX, SolidWorks, CAESES, or similar platforms.
Experience working within cross-functional engineering teams.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to travel as needed.

Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Marine Engineering, or related field.
Marine industry product development experience.
Experience with NX NASTRAN.
Experience performing coupled CFD/FEA simulations.
Experience with optimization methodologies and simulation-driven design.
Programming experience with Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar languages.
Experience correlating simulation results with physical testing and validation.

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