Design & FEA Model Preparation Engineer

Kelvion Holding GmbH; Fareham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelvion in Fareham is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to develop heat exchanger solutions from concept to production. You will create manufacturable 3D designs and 2D drawings using Autodesk Inventor and PDM, supporting both new and existing products with robust documentation.

The role focuses on CAD-to-FEA workflows to improve performance and manufacturability, defining topology, thickness and interfaces.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong Inventor and 3D modelling skills.
• Experience with CAD-to-FEA workflows.
• Experience in sheet-metal design and BOM structures.
• English communication skills; ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop heat exchanger designs from concept to production.
• Create 3D models and 2D drawings with Inventor and PDM.
• Improve performance, reliability and manufacturability.
• Prepare FEA-ready models and define representations.
• Collaborate with analysts and document design decisions.
• Support prototypes, manufacturing, and global product transfers.
• Manage workstreams, priorities, risks, budgets, and deadlines.
• Contribute to standardization and CAD-to-FEA workflows.

Skills

Inventor

FEA

Analytical

English

Education

Mechanical Eng

Tools

Vault

ANSYS

Abaqus

LS-DYNA

Job description

Kelvion

Our mission is to lead the industrial transformation by championing innovation and sustainability. From optimising data centres and advancing hydrogen production to revolutionising refrigeration and HVAC systems, our mission-critical thermal solutions empower industries around the globe. United as “One Kelvion,” our global team delivers innovative solutions that drive customer success and support a sustainable future.

Together, We Shape the Future

Your Responsibilities

• Develop innovative heat exchanger solutions from initial concept through to production, supporting both new and existing products.
• Create and maintain manufacturable 3D designs, 2D drawings, bills of materials, and technical documentation using Autodesk Inventor and PDM systems.
• Improve product performance, efficiency, reliability, and manufacturability by applying expertise in mechanical assemblies, manufacturing processes, and sheet-metal design.
• Transform complex CAD assemblies into accurate and efficient FEA-ready models while preserving structural behavior and relevant load paths.
• Define appropriate FEA representations, including simulation topology, thicknesses, connections, and interfaces.
• Collaborate with structural analysts to agree on modelling assumptions, required outputs, and suitable analysis approaches.
• Resolve geometry and meshing issues, verify model integrity, and clearly document assumptions before analysis.
• Provide technical support for prototypes, initial manufacturing, existing products, and global product transfers.
• Manage assigned workstreams, priorities, risks, budgets, and deadlines in line with project requirements.
• Collaborate across global, multidisciplinary teams while maintaining accurate and controlled documentation.
• Support standardization, design automation, continuous improvement, and the development of efficient CAD-to-FEA workflows.
• Promote safety and use sound engineering judgement when addressing technical challenges.

Your Profile

• Degree or relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong Autodesk Inventor skills, including 3D modelling, 2D drafting, complex assemblies, and surface modelling.
• Experience simplifying and defeaturing CAD geometry for engineering or structural analysis.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings, mechanical assemblies, manufacturing processes, and BOM/BOL structures.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Vault or a comparable product data management system.
• Ability to clearly document technical information, design decisions, and engineering assumptions.
• Experience in FEA modelling, structural analysis, or model preparation would be an advantage.
• Understanding of structural mechanics, load paths, and shell, beam, and solid idealization is desirable.
• Familiarity with meshing, model quality, and analysis software such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or LS-DYNA would be beneficial.
• Experience in sheet-metal design, prototyping, manufacturing support, or global product transfers is desirable.
• Autodesk Inventor programming or design automation experience would be an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to take ownership of workstreams and collaborate effectively within global, multidisciplinary, and matrix teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel when required.Closing date for applications: 13th November

At Kelvion we thrive on collaboration, embracing diversity of thought, and valuing every voice. Within Kelvion creativity shines because people are listened to, their contributions recognised, and their ideas welcomed. Our flexible approach to the way we work places people’s health and satisfaction as a priority, enhancing engagement and fostering career opportunities. We empower engaged individuals to grow, progress and carve their own paths within the company.

Together, We Shape the Future