CFD Engineer

Emmerson Kitney Engineering & Operations; Anlaby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering group is looking for an experienced CFD Engineer to enhance their UK R&D capability. This hands-on simulation role includes running simulations with Ansys, conducting thermal analyses, and contributing to product design. The ideal candidate should have a degree in engineering, experience with CFD workflows, and strong analytical skills. The company offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a health scheme and holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension scheme

Health Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong capability across the full CFD workflow: pre-processing, solving and post-processing.
• Experience with Ansys CFD software (Fluent, CFX or equivalent).
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer and ideally refrigeration/heat pump cycles.

Responsibilities

• Running steady-state and transient CFD simulations in Ansys.
• Conducting thermal modelling, heat transfer analysis and system performance studies.
• Supporting design optimisation, prototyping and early-stage product development.

Skills

CFD Workflow

Ansys CFD software (Fluent, CFX)

3D CAD experience (preferably Siemens NX)

Analytical problem solving

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Ansys (Fluent/CFX)

3D CAD software

Job description

Groupe Atlantic, a global leader in thermal comfort and renewal technology solutions require an experienced CFD Engineer, as they continue to strengthen their UK R&D capability. This is an exceptional opportunity for a CFD Engineer to join a world-class organisation ranked in the Top 1,000 global companies at the forefront of innovation in heat pump and combustion technology.

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

• Work within a brand new £20m state of the art R&D centre for a global engineering group
• Play a pivotal role in the development of thermal, heat pump and combustion renewable technologies
• Opportunity to work closely with the Ansys Hub in Sheffield, giving access to cutting-edge software tools and collaboration with CFD experts
• Solve real-world engineering challenges and help shape future product designs
• This is a hands-on simulation role where your CFD expertise will directly shape product performance, efficiency and innovation

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Running steady-state and transient CFD simulations in Ansys (Fluent/CFX)
• Conducting thermal modelling, heat transfer analysis and system performance studies
• Performing acoustic simulations on fans, grilles, ducts and rotating components
• Running icing, defrost and transient refrigerant behaviour simulations
• Modelling airflow, gas flow and refrigerants across heat pumps and combustion boilers
• Collaborating with the Ansys Hub Sheffield to enhance simulation depth and capability
• Supporting design optimisation, prototyping and early-stage product development
• Contributing to continuous improvement and innovation of market leading products

Desirable

• Experience of FEA, structural analysis or multi-physics simulation

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Strong capability across the full CFD workflow: pre-processing, solving and post-processing
• Experience with Ansys CFD software (Fluent, CFX or equivalent)
• Degree in Engineering or related discipline, with CFD experience in industry or academia
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer and ideally refrigeration/heat pump cycles
• 3D CAD experience (preferably Siemens NX)
• Analytical, logical problem solver with the ability to assess complex data quickly
• Strong communicator and relationship builder across technical and non-technical teams
• Alignment with Groupe Atlantic values: Integrity, Excellence, Learning, Innovation and Collective Efficiency

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation assistance
• 25 days holiday
• Salary sacrifice and enhanced employer contribution pension scheme
• Company Lottery (50p/week) with monthly cash prizes, including £500, £250, £150, £100 and £50 awards
• BHSF Health Scheme, offering cashback on everyday healthcare costs (dental, optical, medical) plus family cover options
• Retail & Leisure Discounts, including Hugh Rice, Travis Perkins, Wolseley and Makro, plus 20% off Live It Fitness and Hull Council leisure facilities

WHY EMMERSON KITNEY?

At Emmerson Kitney, we Recruit Different. You're not just another candidate - you're a professional with goals, and we're here to help you achieve them. Our deep market and talent knowledge means we only work on roles where we know there's genuine opportunity.

We work in true partnership with businesses - we know the hiring managers, we understand the culture, and we stay involved right through to offer and onboarding. The result? Powerful outcomes for candidates and clients alike.

WHAT NEXT?

Call and speak to our sector specialists David Kitney or Rebecca Shipley to discuss more detail. This is a retained search with Emmerson Kitney - all third-party applications will be forwarded to us.