Contract- OUTSIDE IR35- 12 months contract
About The Role
Your primary role will be to aid the design of transmission and chassis systems by undertaking linear and nonlinear FE analysis using Abaqus and Hyperworks toolsets. This is a lead role to deliver transmission and chassis structural analysis activities, from concept to production design. This will include managing junior team members and liaising directly with our customers.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead analysis tasks on medium and large transmission and chassis projects
* Apply theoretical knowledge and engineering techniques to the solution of basic analytical engineering problems
* Build high-fidelity FE models for transmission, suspension, chassis systems using commercial CAE tools based on CAD and other engineering data
* Conduct linear and nonlinear, static and dynamic FE analysis
* Prepare detailed technical presentations for both internal and client project engineering review
* Interface with internal and external clients to deliver updates, design recommendations and analysis results
* Perform technical supervision of junior team members
* Work with proposal leaders to develop scope of work and to estimate resource needs
* Assist with technique and analysis methodology development
* Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Key Competencies and Experience
* Deep understanding of transmission, suspension, and chassis system design, including load paths and behaviour under a range of operating conditions.
* Strong knowledge of structural analysis methods, including static and dynamic stiffness, linear and non-linear stress, fatigue, modal, noise, and vibration analysis (specialism across all areas not essential).
* Ability to develop and optimise component concepts using a CAE-led design approach.
* Experience refining designs and conducting extensive virtual validation using detailed assembly models, including interfaces, joints, preloads, and measured data where appropriate.
* Proven understanding of durability and fatigue assessment methodologies.
* Professional experience performing finite element (FE) analysis, including non-linear static and fatigue analysis.
* Hands-on experience with Abaqus and OptiStruct for implicit FE analysis.
* Proficiency with pre and post-processing tools such as HyperWorks or ANSA.
* Experience using at least one commercial CAD package (e.g. CATIA, Creo, NX, SolidWorks).
* A degree in Mechanical Engineering.
* Advanced experience in static and dynamic FE analysis.
* Advanced experience in numerical methods including multi-body dynamic / finite difference methods