Job Posting TitleLead Engineer โ Fluids (CFD)
Job DescriptionWhy Youโll Love Working HereAt SimuTech Group, we are driving innovation and changing the world through the power of engineering simulation. Our growing team of energetic, techโsavvy professionals works hard every day to inspire our clients to push the boundaries of innovation and deliver transformational products. If you are motivated and driven by a culture where topโnotch work ethic and passion are rewarded, then a career with SimuTech Group may be for you.
The Benefits of Being Part of Our TeamUnmatched Health Coverage: Zeroโcost inโnetwork medical care with no premiums, deductibles, or copays for you and your family.
Complete Dental & Vision Benefits: 100% premium coverage for dental and vision insurance.
Wellness Programs Tailored to You: Access free workouts, personalized training sessions, nutritional counseling, mindfulness programs, stress management, and more with our corporate wellness coach.
What Makes This Role Great- Youโll serve as a technical leader on complex CFD consulting projects with high visibility and impact.
- Youโll work directly with customers and account managers to shape simulation strategies and drive results.
- Youโll lead multiโengineer engagements, influencing both technical direction and project delivery.
- Youโll mentor and develop engineers while contributing to a strong, collaborative technical culture.
- Youโll solve challenging, realโworld fluid dynamics problems across a variety of industries.
What Youโll DoLead Complex Consulting Engagements- Serve as the technical program lead on CFD consulting projects, owning scope, schedule, execution strategy, and delivery quality
- Break down complex problems into structured workstreams and coordinate multiโengineer contributions
- Drive technical decisionโmaking aligned with customer objectives and best practices
- Identify risks, manage tradeโoffs, and adjust execution strategies as needed
Provide Simulation Consulting Services- Work directly with customers to define analysis approaches, success criteria, and deliverables
- Develop project scopes, proposals, timelines, and cost estimates
- Perform CFD analyses across individual and teamโbased engagements
- Deliver actionable design recommendations to support engineering decisions
- Prepare highโquality technical reports and executive summaries
Deliver Advanced Technical Support- Provide expertโlevel support for ANSYS Fluent and CFX, including complex or escalated issues
- Serve as a subject matter expert in advanced CFD and industryโspecific applications
Support PreโSales & Solution Development- Partner with account managers to identify and develop highโvalue customer solutions
- Lead discovery discussions and help define simulation strategies
- Deliver technical presentations and software demonstrations
- Identify opportunities to expand customer engagement and grow accounts
Mentor and Develop Engineers- Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance to junior and midโlevel engineers
- Conduct model reviews and deliver structured feedback
- Contribute to a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement
Provide Technical Training- Deliver ANSYS training courses at customer sites, virtually, and at SimuTech locations across the U.S. and Canada
- Help customers build proficiency in CFD tools and methodologies
What Youโll BringEducation & Experience- Bachelorโs degree in mechanical engineering or related field required; Masterโs or PhD preferred
- Significant experience in CFD consulting or applied simulation
- Proven experience leading projects and coordinating engineering teams
- Experience working in customerโfacing or consulting environments
Skills- Strong foundation in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and numerical methods
- Demonstrated expertise in one or more CFD domains (e.g., multiphase flow, combustion, turbomachinery, aerodynamics, FSI, heat transfer)
- Advanced experience with ANSYS Fluent and/or CFX
- Experience with meshing tools (Workbench Meshing, ICEM, Fluent Meshing, Hypermesh, etc.)
- Ability to lead complex technical projects, including planning, estimation, execution, and risk management
- Ability to manage scope, timelines, and crossโfunctional contributors
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex concepts to technical and nonโtechnical audiences
- Ability to support preโsales activities and drive software and services growth
- Proven mentorship and team development capabilities
- Strong problemโsolving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently and as a technical leader within teams
Additional BenefitsShort Term Disability
Long Term Disability
401k plan with employer match
Limited Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Bonus plan
Location: USA or Canada, remote
Travel: Up to 25%
Pay range: $109,000โ$144,000
(Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidateโs qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.)
Take the Next StepThis is your opportunity to join a forwardโthinking engineering team where your leadership, technical expertise, and passion for innovation will make a measurable impact. Apply today to help drive SimuTech Groupโs mission to revolutionize engineering through simulation.
SimuTech Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.