Team Lead FSI – Fluid-Structure Interaction (f/d/m)

Posted:
2/25/2026, 6:38:26 PM

Location(s):
Bavaria, Germany ⋅ Wolfratshausen, Bavaria, Germany

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

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Responsibilities:

  • Functional and disciplinary leadership of a highly specialized FSI team of approximately 6 people
  • Active involvement in the design of gas and liquid seals
  • Derivation, definition, and further development of binding methods, guidelines, and standards for FSI‑based seal design
  • Quality assurance and continuous improvement of FSI models, methods, and processes
  • Close technical collaboration with the FEA, CFD, and software simulation teams
  • Technical point of contact and sparring partner for development projects and adjacent R&D departments

Qualifications:

  • Completed university degree in mechanical engineering, process engineering, physics, or a comparable field
  • Several years of experience in the simulation and design of mechanical seals
  • Excellent knowledge of FSI methods, numerical simulation, and physical modeling
  • Experience in defining and implementing technical standards, guidelines, or best practices
  • Experience in applying and further developing modern future-oriented technologies, e.g., generative AI, surrogate models, and advanced optimization methods
  • Initial leadership experience or strong motivation to take on a team lead role in a small team with a high level of individual responsibility
  • Structured, analytical working style and the ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Freudenberg Group

Website: https://www.freudenberg.com/

Headquarter Location: Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1849

IPO Status: Private

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