Applied Sciences Engineer – FEA/CFD & Prototyping

Crux Product Design Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Bike-to-work scheme

Health cash plan

Family leave

Job summary

Crux Product Design Ltd seeks an Applied Sciences Engineer to apply analytical, theoretical, and experimental methods to complex mechanical and fluid problems. You will exploit physics-based solvers and experiments to generate system insights and expand the team’s simulation capabilities.

The role involves rapid prototyping, detailed CAD work, and close collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams while communicating value to clients.

Qualifications

• First-class or high 2:1 UK degree in a relevant engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Delivering complex math modelling and simulation work.
• Performing FEA studies focusing on structural integrity and material behaviour, especially polymers.
• Rapid prototyping, lab testing and experimental design.
• CAD concepts, layout, detailed drawings, and transfer of designs to manufacture with suppliers.
• Conducting tolerance and sensitivity analyses.
• Design and run device verification programmes.
• Produce high-quality technical reports and documentation.
• Support development of Crux's technical capabilities and communicate value to client teams.
• Stay updated with industry innovations and share knowledge with the team.

Skills

Python

Matlab

FEA/CFD

CAD

Materials knowledge

Experimental skills

Client facing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Abaqus

CAD software

Job description

Crux Product Design Ltd seeks an Applied Sciences Engineer to apply analytical, theoretical, and experimental methods to complex mechanical and fluid problems. You will exploit physics-based solvers and experiments to generate system insights and expand the team’s simulation capabilities.

The role involves rapid prototyping, detailed CAD work, and close collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams while communicating value to clients.