A market-leading energy storage business based in Guildford is currently recruiting a Senior CFD Engineer to join its team on a permanent basis. As Senior CFD Engineer, you will play a vital role in providing solutions to innovative projects involving CFD, thermal and structural analysis for mechanical systems.
Senior CFD Engineer responsibilities
- Perform CFD, thermal and structural analysis for mechanical systems.
- Analysis subject matter expert for fuel systems, combustion, air/fluid flows and related.
- Lead analysis activities and mentor others across all levels.
- Ability to act as a Technical Lead for projects.
- Provide technical expertise in problem resolution, cost reduction and quality improvement.
- Support the mechanical design team in product design and development activities.
- Provide effective design solutions to optimise product functionality, reliability, and stability.
- Follow best practices for accurate computational efficiency.
- Provide accurate and detailed reports of CFD results, suitable for product verifications and compliance.
- Perform technical design reviews and recommend improvement.
- Work with the test team in developing and executing design verification plans and testing methods.
- To attend design reviews, layouts, HAZOPs, and 3D model reviews for mechanical designs.
- Lead development of new method and technology for CFD analysis.
- Maintain complete documentation for CFD analysis and engineering methods.
- Develop and maintain process improvements and standard work practices for operational efficiency.
Senior CFD Engineer requirements
- Degree-level qualification in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
- Proven experience and background in the design and development of mechanical systems.
- Capable of performing hand calculations to provide initial design direction and confidence in simulation results.
- High level of knowledge of 3D computer aided design (CAD) software packages - preferably Solidworks.
- Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
- Understanding of physical failure methods and approaches to root cause analysis.
- Good grasp of design verification approaches and ability to define suitable test methods.
- Effective communicator. Able to present appropriate, concise, and accurate information in both written and verbal formats.
- Able to undertake structural FE analysis of components and assemblies.
- Capable of progressing tasks autonomously with a minimum of supervision.
- Comfortable with multi-tasking, leading and prioritising activities. Setting and planning work effectively to ensure project deadlines are met.
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- Agency: Cranleigh Scientific
- Reference: 7604
- Posted: 6th March 2023
- Expires: 3rd April 2023
