Engineering Manager - CFD Lead

As an Engineering Manager - CFD Lead you will lead a high-performing team of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis engineers supporting the design and development of conventional marine internal combustion engines, drive systems, electrified propulsion and vessels. This ideal candidate must bring a blend of deep CFD expertise, strong people‑leadership skills, and a passion for elevating engineering analysis capabilities across the organization. You'll coach engineers through challenging analysis problems, guide long‑term technical vision, and partner closely with cross‑functional design, test, and manufacturing teams to influence product architecture and ensure robust engineering decisions.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as primary technical expert for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), including internal flow, external aero/hydrodynamics, conjugate heat transfer (CHT), multiphase flow, rotating machinery, and transient flows. Develop and validate advanced analysis methodologies that support engine, drive system, and structural component development.

• Provide guidance on physics modeling approaches, boundary conditions, solver strategies, mesh methodologies, and result interpretation to ensure analysis accuracy and robustness.

• Lead the CFD technical execution of major product development programs, ensuring simulation strategies align with system‑level functional requirements, risks, and program timing.

• Lead and develop CFD analysts, providing coaching/guidance on modeling approaches, simulation setup, scripting, correlation techniques, interpretation of results, building deep internal expertise.

• Manage and balance the workload for a group of 4–6 analysts, ensuring high‑quality deliverables and on‑time execution.

• Work closely with design and development engineers to help provide design input and perform trade-off studies that will improve the product.

• Work with cross-functional groups, including design, development, and manufacturing teams, to ensure seamless integration of analysis results into the product development cycle.

• Perform regular peer reviews and technical discussions of ongoing simulations to maintain rigor, consistency, documentation quality and best practices.

• Identify potential areas for new method development and work with experts to test and deploy.

• Continuously seeking opportunities for improving analysis processes, tools, and methodologies.

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

• 8+ years of experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).

• 3+ years of experience in leading/managing a group of engineers performing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) using STAR CCM+ or similar commercial software.

• Strong fundamental understanding of fluid mechanics, turbomachinery, thermodynamics and heat transfer.

• Exposure to numerical methods and engineering analysis.

• Strong communication and presentation skills to share analysis results and drive discussions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis in fluid dynamics and heat transfer, multiphase flows, IC engines and e-Machines.

• Usage of High-Performance Computing (HPC) cluster with Linux OS and Slurm Scheduler.

• Knowledge of test instrumentation (strain gauges, accelerometers, thermocouples, pressure transducers, flow meters, etc).

• Working knowledge of conventional internal combustion engines and marine propulsion systems.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $103,200 - $164,500 annually.  The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.  In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus program. At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts and much more.  Details about our benefits can be found here.