CFD Engineer

Owen Daniels; Aston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision manufacturing business in Birmingham is seeking a Graduate CFD Engineer to develop and maintain system models mainly for the naval marine sector. The role involves working within the Engineering Team to optimize designs through CFD simulations. Candidates must have a degree with a CFD module and a strong desire to learn. This position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities. SC Clearance eligibility is required.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Strong Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with a CFD module included.
• Completed a CFD related final year project.
• Eager to grow and strong willingness to learn.
• Eligible for SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop CFD system models and perform analyses to support design.
• Create and refine functional and physical models.
• Lead model testing, verification, and validation.
• Produce and maintain documentation and project plans.
• Manage projects to meet schedule and budget.

Skills

CFD simulation

Mechanical modeling

Fluidics modeling

Project management

Technical documentation

Education

Degree with a CFD module

Job description

Graduate CFD Engineer

Permanent Position

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Strong Career Progression Opportunities

Growing Manufacturing Business

Birmingham

ASAP Start

Our client are a precision manufacturing business, based in Birmingham, specialising in machining and assembly of high value low volume components. Working within the Engineering Team, the Graduate CFD Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and developing the existing company product range and creating solutions to customer problems from within this portfolio primarily into the naval marine sector but also other marketplaces including civil nuclear.

Job Description

As a Graduate CFD simulation engineer in this pivotal role, you will work with both Engineering Research and Development and areas to develop the mechanical and fluidics modelling, definition development, and delivery of system level models, consisting of multiple interconnected components, from different engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop CFD system models and perform functional/non-functional analyses to support hardware and product design.
• Create and refine functional and physical models, recommending design optimizations based on simulation results.
• Lead model testing, verification, validation, and cross-functional design reviews.
• Produce and maintain system documentation, technical reports, and project plans from concept through production release.
• Establish standards and processes for future CFD functions and support external partner selection.
• Manage projects to meet schedule, budget, and compliance with European and international standards.
• Support engineering processes, validation requirements, and testing activities in collaboration with technicians and cross-functional teams.

Essential Qualifications / Experience / Skills

• Must be degree qualified with a CFD module included in the degree.
• Must have completed a CFD related final year project.
• Must be eager to grow and demonstrate a strong willingness to learn.
• Due to the nature of the work, all candidates MUST be eligible for SC Clearance.