» Analytical Engineer

Main purpose of the job

To take a leading role in the analysis, design and delivery of multi-disciplinary projects in the field of drug delivery products and devices. The position will require you to apply your numerical and analytical skills to the development of world-leading medical products for clients around the globe.

Specific responsibilities

This position involves taking lead roles within development projects with exposure to all aspects of development from concept creation 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, holding 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 less experienced engineers.


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.
- Exposure to the healthcare industry such as a Pharmaceutical or Medical Device company would be a strong advantage.
- 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.

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