Junior Modelling & Simulation Engineer in Crawley

Empower, Connect, Evolve, and Inspire – these are the values that drive us and make BMI a company where you can thrive and grow. BMI UK&I have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Junior Modelling & Simulation Engineer to join the team in Crawley.

Role Summary

As the Junior Modelling & Simulation Engineer, you will provide solutions under the guidance of senior colleagues using modelling and simulation software for projects involving roofing products and systems to advance our BMI Digital footprint. You will tackle a wide variety of technically challenging tasks, necessary to improve the commercial position of the BMI Group, to support and communicate results to colleagues within RD&E and across the BMI Group. You will also ensure digital assets (e.g. images, animations, software tools) are created according to specification and maintained. Travel and work on-site globally to execute and implement value-adding solutions within time and resource budgets.

Key responsibilities

• To assist in the development of new digital innovations, methodologies and products.
• To interpret specifications correctly and produce digital assets/tools acceptable to customers.
• Agree and complete assigned tasks from senior colleagues to meet the specified output.
• Ensuring compliance with RD&E protocols; e.g. Standards, Company Quality system, Risk Assessment, Marketing Brief, Process Specifications, validation processes, reporting tools, ensuring consistency, quality and accuracy.
• Understand the role of the Department and the key commercial and manufacturing drivers of the business.
• Provide technical support for field tests to prove the applicability of theories developed.
• Carry out testing to validate products, systems and solutions prior to release.
• Be aware of technical developments in the relevant fields.

Your key skills and experience

• Engineer with training or experience in an engineering, software development, or design environment.
• Degree or equivalent in relevant STEM or Product Design subjects.
• Skills in simulation (e.g. CFD, FEA) and/or mathematical modelling software.
• Workshop and prototyping skills.
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Good team working and time management skills.
• Experience using office applications; e.g. Google Workspace or MS Office.
• The ability to learn quickly when working to tight time scales.
• Prepare reports for approval by senior technical staff on complex issues in a readily understandable way, so that non-technical staff can make best use of our output for commercial gain.
• Software development skills in at least one programming language; e.g. Python, C++, MATLAB (desirable).
• Skills in 2D & 3D CAD (desirable).
• An understanding of the processes involved in a design and production environment (desirable).
• Experience of the roofing business (desirable).
• A working knowledge of one or more European languages (desirable).

If you do not have all key skills but still feel like you would be a good fit, please still apply and we will consider your application based on merit and experience.

Benefits

• A competitive base salary
• Substantial bonus
• Private medical insurance – dependant on role
• Company matched pension contributions between 4% and 8%
• Income protection and life insurance
• EAP program
• A host of other benefits such as a cycle to work scheme.

About BMI

BMI is a new name backed-up with over 180 years of roofing experience and knowledge. Bringing together some of the industry’s most trusted local brands such as Redland & Icopal to become the largest supplier of both flat and pitched roofing and waterproofing solutions throughout Europe. With over 120 production facilities across Europe, Africa and Asia, and more than 9,800 employees worldwide, we are well positioned to offer an unparalleled level of experience and innovation to our clients. Our roofing products and systems are designed and manufactured in the UK. We have multiple manufacturing sites and distribution depots across the UK and Ireland with our UK&I Head Office based in Milton Keynes and our industry-leading BMI Academy is based in South Cerney, Gloucestershire.

Across these sites we offer a wide range of opportunities; from dedicated sales managers and technical experts to skilled operators in our plants, we value every role in the BMI Team and are united in delivering excellence for our customers and becoming the best roofing and waterproofing solutions company in the world. We are One BMI. We embrace and recognise our differences and unique qualities across all of our people and the value these bring. We inspire, connect and empower our people and seek to proactively engage the communities in which we serve. We continually focus on creating an inclusive culture where everyone contributes and thrives, where our people feel valued for who they are, have a sense of belonging, and do their best every single day. We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that everyone should be treated equally, regardless of their religion, beliefs, age, gender, gender reassignment, race, disability, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. If you need any help or adjustments for any stage within the recruitment process due to health, disability or any other reason, please let us know by contacting.