D&R Simulation Engineer

Job Overview

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon is searching for a D&R Simulation Engineer to join their team. This is a contract position inside IR35 with a proposed end date of 31 March 2027. The umbrella pay rate is £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 to JOB1. In this role you will support the CAE design verification programme activities within D&R and 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.
• Improve existing CAE methods in terms of accuracy and efficiency.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Support development of automotive components/systems using engineering knowledge and experience combined with CAE techniques to meet durability and robustness performance targets.
• Run CAE analysis, summarise results and provide 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 and 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 line manager in connection with the role.

Key Interactions

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

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Relevant degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• 5+ years’ experience in LS-Dyna Explicit simulations in the automotive industry.
• Very good knowledge of the 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

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

Essential Personal Profile

• Willing to engage and follow the Creators Code, demonstrating Customer Love, Unity, Integrity, Growth and Impact behaviours.
• Good communicator able to convey complex ideas.
• Effective team player who supports teammates.
• Self‑motivated with good attention to detail.
• Passionate about engineering.

Desirable Personal Profile

• Results driven and able to deliver operational plans in a highly demanding environment.

Additional Information

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

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