At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and optimise innovative hair styling tools using cutting-edge engineering techniques.
- Company: Join ghd, a leading British brand in luxury hair styling tools.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, collaborative culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting career prospects in a creative and supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team transforming lives with innovative hair technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering or related field, with hands-on prototyping experience.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Iconic British brand ghd is a global leader in high end professional hair styling tools and the UK’s number one recommended styling brand. Merging science and innovation with luxury beauty and style, ghd combines cutting edge technologies and beautiful designs to create the most technically advanced hair tools in the world.
This role will be based in our Cambridge office.
As a CFD Engineer, you will be a key member of the Systems Engineering Team at ghd, playing a critical role in the design, development, and optimisation of complex products within a dynamic and collaborative environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the creation of early-stage prototypes and to work alongside an industry-leading team of engineers and scientists.
JOB ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Utilise hands-on skills to build, test, and troubleshoot complex systems.
- Demonstrate curiosity and the ability to ask critical questions to ensure a deep understanding of project requirements.
- Break down complex systems into manageable components, ensuring clear separation of concerns and facilitating efficient system design.
- Design and build functional prototypes to validate concepts and technologies. Conduct feasibility studies and proof-of-concept experiments for new technologies (e.g., heating elements, sensors, power systems).
- Utilize CAD software to model components and assemblies.
- Analyse and interpret data to make informed decisions and recommendations for system improvements.
- Utilize Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and modelling tools to create detailed system designs and prototypes.
- Using a first principal understanding of thermal or fluid systems and tools like spreadsheets, FEA or CFD build digital models of subsystems to reduce the time from theory to a quality outcome.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- 2 years’ experience or more in a similar role, preferably in consumer electronics or handheld devices.
- Ability to integrate heating, sensing & control methods as part of a mechanical and/or electronic system to create novel early-stage technologies and concepts.
- Experience designing, building, and testing electromechanical prototypes.
- Experience working in lab environment.
- CAD skills (ideally Solidworks and/or Creo).
- At least 2 years of experience with at least one FEA software package: ANSYS, ANSA, Abaqus and or related software (Ideally ANSYS).
- Fluency in Python.
- Statistical data analysis.
VALUES
We at ghd are proudly committed to our Company Values and aim to attract and retain employees who live our Values.
- Collaborative – We work together to create the extraordinary.
- Creative – We foster creativity & excellence to create value for our brands and business.
- Courageous – We are agile, entrepreneurial & we own our future.
- Connected – We stay connected and ensure we are always consumer first.
- Committed – We are responsible for our impact on others & the planet.
CFD Engineer in Cambridge employer: good hair day
At ghd, we pride ourselves on being an iconic British brand that not only leads the market in high-end hair styling tools but also fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture. Our employees enjoy a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and innovation, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development, particularly in our Dublin location where you can directly impact the local ecommerce landscape. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to transforming lives through exceptional hair experiences while enjoying the benefits of working for a globally trusted brand.
