D&R Simulation Engineer – FE

​POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Opportunity

• Virtual Engineering supports vehicle or system programmes with concept simulation, modelling expertise and tools from research through to the delivery phase to JOB1.

• 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 Durabilility 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

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• 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:

• Experience in development of efficiency tools using JavaScript

• Competent in the use of CAD software, such as 3DExperience (or similar)

Personal Profile

Essential:

• 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-motiviated individual with good attention to detail

• Passionate about engineering

Desirable:

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