Senior Engineer CAE Simulation & Analysis

Senior Engineer CAE Simulation and Analysis – £55,000-£65,000 plus bonus and benefits

Global Manufacturer – South Wales

A rare and great opportunity to join a leading manufacturer delivering Computer Aided Engineering Simulation and analysis—including thermal conduction/heat transfer, CFD (aerodynamics/thermal‑fluid), and FEA (structural/durability)—to support the design and optimisation of thermal‑management products, components and integrated systems across a variety of platforms for global applications.

• Simulations to ensure the aerodynamic convergence of HVAC systems designed by the organisation.
• Help in the design of styling & structures by analysing flow phenomena and considering environmental aspects during the design process.
• Model preparation, meshing, CFD and FEA analysis and post‑processing of results.
• Provide support to engineering teams, including but not limited to design, testing, durability and performance recommendations.
• Work with a global team of engineers on common HVAC system concerns and design challenges.
• Thermal‑hydraulic analyses utilising corporate CFD tools such as ANSYS Fluent, Mechanical, Discover and others as needed:
  • CFD & FEA methodology qualification and documentation.
  • CFD & FEA analysis conceptualisation and proposal preparation.
• Participation and support in engineering testing:
  • Provide guidance for testing to be used for CFD and FEA validation.
  • Use CFD & FEA analyses to help guide testing configurations.
• Work closely with customers and actively interact with them on projects.
• Provide technical global simulation consulting.
• Mentor engineers to empower early simulation activities during the design process.
• Coordinate CAE analysis activities globally.
• Identify required training and tools to support global engineering teams.

• Capability to interpret CFD & FEA results and communicate key messages to the design community.
• Strong understanding of product development processes, various vehicle systems and their interplay.
• Good presentation skills.
• Strong problem‑solving ability.
• Good knowledge of fundamental physics and engineering principles.
• Excellent organisational, communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience leading teams and solving complex issues.
• Legal right to work in the U.K. without sponsorship.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics or another related technical discipline.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Five years of related work experience in CFD and FEA analysis in mobile thermal management technology or a similar field.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of CFD and FEA methodology related to fluid flow, thermal transfer, and structural analysis.

Travel to work from:
Cardiff, Newport, Caerphilly, Merthyr, Pontypridd, Ebbw Vale, Bridgend, Swansea, Cwmbran, Bristol.