Senior Applied Sciences Engineer — CFD/FEA Lead

Crux Product Design; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Generous pension scheme

Bike-to-work

Health cash plan

Social events

Job summary

Crux Product Design is seeking a Senior Applied Sciences Engineer to lead high‑impact CFD/FEA projects in medical devices and pharma. You’ll use STAR-CCM+ for CFD and Abaqus for FEA, mentor junior engineers and drive projects from concept to delivery in a fast‑growing consultancy.

You’ll apply advanced simulation methods, perform rapid prototyping, lab testing and design of experiments, and clearly communicate results to clients while ensuring robust documentation and regulatory alignment across

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.
• Proficient in CAD software for design, modelling and drawings.
• Strong computational modelling skills in fluid dynamics and structural analysis.
• Experience with Python or Matlab for data analysis and automation.
• Hands-on experimental testing, prototyping and DOE.
• Proven problem-solving with a proactive approach.
• Excellent client-facing communication and mentoring skills.
• Knowledge of materials engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with medical device design standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute detailed CFD simulations and FEA studies using Star-CCM+ and Abaqus.
• Demonstrate complex mathematical modelling and simulation expertise across diverse projects.
• Rapid prototyping, lab testing, and design of experiments to validate and refine engineering solutions.
• Proficient in CAD for generating concepts, detailed design of components, and creating technical drawings and manufacturing specifications.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and comprehensive design documentation.
• Confidently communicate project value to clients and stakeholders, demonstrating technical authority.
• Build strong client relationships and identify new business opportunities and referrals.
• Lead a team of Applied Sciences engineers, guiding them to successfully realise technical solutions.

Skills

CFD modelling

FEA modelling

Python

Matlab

Experimental testing

Design reviews

Client-facing communication

Mentoring juniors

Materials & manufacturing

Regulatory awareness

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Applied Physics

Tools

STAR-CCM+

Abaqus

Job description

Crux Product Design is seeking a Senior Applied Sciences Engineer to lead high‑impact CFD/FEA projects in medical devices and pharma. You’ll use STAR-CCM+ for CFD and Abaqus for FEA, mentor junior engineers and drive projects from concept to delivery in a fast‑growing consultancy.

You’ll apply advanced simulation methods, perform rapid prototyping, lab testing and design of experiments, and clearly communicate results to clients while ensuring robust documentation and regulatory alignment across