Thermal Applications Engineer - CAD/CFD Project Lead

Boyd; Ashington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd in Ashington invites a Mechanical Engineer to develop innovative thermal and mechanical solutions, manage projects end‑to‑end, and provide engineering support to customers and internal teams. The role focuses on delivering technically robust designs that meet customer requirements and Boyd expectations.

You will create 3D models and 2D drawings, generate drawings, raise PO requests for materials, oversee prototype build and test, and liaise with production to ensure a smooth transition to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is desirable but not essential.
• Industrial experience in line with the role would be considered.
• Familiar with generating 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD.

Responsibilities

• Act as principal point of contact for customers’ engineers.
• Generate thermal management solutions to customer requirements, potentially with CFD analysis.
• Manage individual projects: create engineering designs using 3D modelling, 2D drawings; raise PO requests for materials; oversee prototype build and test.
• Liaise with Production/Manufacturing Engineering to ensure smooth transition into manufacture and that processes meet customer requirements.
• Work with and support the Sales Department function.
• Ensure customer information is maintained and archived per procedures.
• Adhere to health and safety requirements and 5S housekeeping targets.
• Support Engineering when other engineers are unavailable.

Skills

Numerate

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Boyd in Ashington invites a Mechanical Engineer to develop innovative thermal and mechanical solutions, manage projects end‑to‑end, and provide engineering support to customers and internal teams. The role focuses on delivering technically robust designs that meet customer requirements and Boyd expectations.

You will create 3D models and 2D drawings, generate drawings, raise PO requests for materials, oversee prototype build and test, and liaise with production to ensure a smooth transition to