Principal Engineer - Product Safety

Matchtech ,
Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
Salary: £52.17 - £52.17 phr

Overview

Job Description. You will be expected to design physical tests, support testing and validate CFD predictions aswell as carrying out CFD modelling and analysis for a range of hazards such as fire, smoke, steam and the dispersion of dangerous substances such as hydrogen. The CFD modelling may include mitigating activities such as ventilation controls and the effect of fire-fighting systems - Developing processes to clean geometry input files and create suitable meshes. - Developing scripts such as journals to apply the modelling physics and run CFD models. - Developing supporting tools to automate CFD workflows where possible. - Support to the CFD hazard modelling team lead in developing the teams' capability and experience. - Writing proposals, basis of analysis reports and assessment reports. - Setting test house requirements, reviewing test house documentation, analysing raw data and directing test Schedules to validate our models. - Undertaking peer reviews and act as an intelligent customer. - Working closely with a broad range of stakeholders. The Individual - Degree qualified, or equivalent experience - Chartered Engineer, accredited NAFEMS Advanced PSE (or similar) - Leadership and consultancy experience, CFD experience ideally in hazard analysis and/or design development Experience using Fluent and open codes such as OpenFoam would be beneficial. You must be an excellent communicator, with the ability to work effectively in a team and to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders. You must also have the ability to think strategically, problem-solve and consider the C;bigger pictureD; within your day-to-day role. This role will require the person to hold full Security Clearance (SC) prior to working onsite. You must currently hold or be eligible and willing to obtain SC. You must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship and have lived and worked in the UK for a minimum 5 year period. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss. Matchtech acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers and is part of Gattaca Plc. Gattaca Plc provides support services to Matchtech and may assist with processing your application.