D&R Simulation Engineer

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon is searching for a D&R Simulation Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

Virtual Engineering supports vehicle or system programmes with concept simulation, modelling expertise and tools from research through to the delivery phase. Within the Durability and Robustness (D&R) team, we look at the effects of extreme impacts onto the vehicle and ensure that it is engineered to handle those. In this role, you will support the CAE design verification programme activities within D&R and have an opportunity to develop modelling techniques for more efficient and accurate simulations.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Support the DVP for D&R with risk assessment to the vehicle programme based on CAD and CAE analysis for aspects such as Sand Dune Impact, Step Down and Block Strike.
• Support issue resolution identified in physical testing with CAE to guide and suggest potential solutions.
• Improvements to existing CAE methods, both in terms of accuracy and efficiency.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Support development of Automotive Components/Systems using engineering knowledge and experience combined with Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) techniques, to meet Durability and Robustness performance targets.
• Run CAE analysis, summarise results and feedback conclusions to colleagues.
• Propose improvements to existing modelling methods.
• Develop efficiency tools for automatic pre- and post-processing of simulations.
• Support projects and teams including the feedback of results as required through design/project reviews.
• Support and present at design reviews with key stakeholders: Centre of Competence, component design teams, PAT teams, packaging teams, Programme teams.
• Liaise with all internal customers of our business as well as offshore operations where necessary.
• Support the continual development of tools and techniques which enhance capability, improve quality and robustness of Virtual models.
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.

Key Interactions:

• CAE Engineers.
• D&R PAT leaders.
• Test Engineers.
• Vehicle Integration Manager.
• Vehicle Engineering Manager.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required:

• Relevant degree (in Mechanical Engineering or similar).
• 5+ years’ experience in LS-Dyna Explicit simulations in automotive industry.
• Very good knowledge of LS-Dyna solver.
• Ability to work independently on full vehicle models.
• Previous experience of supporting engineering or analytical projects.
• Competent in the use of CAE meshing tools such as HyperMesh or Ansa.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience Requested:

• Experience in development of efficiency tools using JavaScript.
• Competent in the use of CAD software, such as 3DExperience (or similar).

Essential Personal Profile Required:

• An individual willing to engage and follow our Creators Code, demonstrating Customer Love, Unity, Integrity, Growth and Impact behaviours in everyday work.
• A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas.
• An effective team player who supports team members.
• A self-motivated individual with good attention to detail.
• Passionate about engineering.

Desirable Personal Profile Requested:

• An individual who is results driven with the ability to deliver operational plans in a highly demanding environment.

Additional Information:

• 2 days onsite, 3 days working from home is the typical hybrid pattern, but the candidate should be able to come to the office at short notice if required.