Principal Analytical Engineer - Product Development
Main purpose of the job
To take a leading role in the analysis, design and delivery of multi-disciplinary projects. The position will require you to apply your numerical and analytical skills to the development of world-leading products for our clients around the globe.
Type of work undertaken by the division/group
We combine highly creative lateral thinking with excellent technical skills and a broad base of industry experience to form a powerful development team. Our work ranges from undertaking complete product developments from concept to market, to consulting with our clients on their technology, strategy or development processes.
The Products and System Division specialises in the design and development of complex products serving a range of industry sectors including:
- Cleantech
- Scientific instruments & sensors
- Mechatronics
- Defence & Security
- Industrial systems
The main areas of expertise within this multidisciplinary group are electromechanical systems design, numerical analysis & mechanical engineering, analogue & digital electronics, electric motor & drive technologies and the management of new product development.
Specific responsibilities
This position involves taking lead roles within development projects with exposure to all aspects of development from project planning to final product delivery. You will be involved in organising and progressing the analytical engineering effort to meet the requirements of the project as well as providing creative solutions to fluid and thermodynamic problems. Significant project management tasks may also be a key part of the role.
You will use your strong technical expertise to develop relationships with current and future clients by understanding their needs, writing proposals to define the work programmes, taking a leading role in technical workshops and presenting data. You will provide a technical point of contact within the company for clients. You will manage tasks within projects requiring delivery within tight timescales and budgets, managing both internal and external resources.
You will also be required to oversee and advise on implementation by junior engineers.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with the ambition and ability to achieve excellent results in a highly demanding industry and to find novel and radical solutions to new and existing problems under tough commercial, regulatory and time constraints.
Your specific responsibilities will include:
- Definition of technical solutions for product or system developments
- Leading engineers to realise your technical solutions
- Undertake or lead numerical / CFD analyses of concepts and solutions
- Develop new and novel solutions to complex fluid and thermodynamic problems
- writing technical reports and producing high quality design documentation
Minimum requirements
To meet the requirements of this role, you will have an excellent first degree in a numerical or engineering related subject and should have a proven high level of practical experience and technical skills. A PhD in a numerical subject would also be desirable.
An excellent knowledge of analytical techniques for solving fluid and thermodynamic problems is essential. A good theoretical understanding and practical experience of CFD codes and techniques is desirable, preferably commercial codes such as Fluent, CFX or STAR. Experience in 3D CAD, preferably Pro Engineer and Solid Works would be beneficial although not essential.
Future Prospects
Cambridge Consultants is committed to developing its employees’ careers and has a flexible policy for individuals' capabilities and preferences. Within the line management structure there are opportunities for promotion to Group Leader with responsibility for managing one of the company’s business areas, or Senior Consultant with recognition for exceptional technical expertise, and beyond to more senior management positions. Cambridge Consultants is a growing company and promotion is linked to merit.
Employment benefits
- Good salaries, based on merit and reviewed annually
- Profit share in addition to basic salary
- Flexible working hours
- Free lunches and refreshments
- Private medical insurance and company sickness scheme
- Pension scheme including free life assurance
- 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
- Assistance in relocation if applicable
- Active social committee
- Well equipped and pleasantly situated building on the Cambridge Science Park
- Above all, real responsibility for real business problems, with good career prospects based on merit
- Excellent career development and training opportunities
To apply, send your CV to: UKrecruitment@CambridgeConsultants.com