REQ ID: 124315
JOB TITLE: Lead CAE Engineer
SALARY: £46,000 - £56,000
POSTING START DATE: 23/05/2024
POSTING END DATE: 06/06/2024
LOCATION: Gaydon
We’re re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology, and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Working as part of a Body CAE team of simulation engineers and lead, this role will develop modelling tools , processes and vehicle safety occupant environment for side impact.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Manage the development of Automotive Components/Systems using engineering knowledge and experience combined with Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) techniques, to meet side impact occupant performance targets at Vehicle and Sled levels
- Run CAE analysis, summarise results and feedback conclusions to the component Lead Engineers in an efficient manner.
- Able to work effectively with design teams to develop and optimise solutions considering multi-attributes within defined deadlines and time constraints
- Have some product knowledge and awareness of potential design constraints (packaging, manufacturing etc.) and ensure due consideration is given in developing solutions for side occupant assessments
- Coordinate and lead projects and teams including the feedback of results as required through design / project reviews
- Support and present at design reviews with key stakeholders: COC component design teams, PAT teams, packaging teams
WHAT YOU NEED
- Side occupant experience and good working knowledge of E-NCAP, US NCAP , NHTSA and other markets requirements
- Far-Side modelling experience and knowledge
- Working knowledge of CAE methodologies
- Previous experience and background in solving complex technical ideas and challenges
- Previous experience of crash & safety component/system level development using CAE to meet defined performance targets
- Competent in the use of
- Ls_Dyna , Oasys , Hyperworks , DOE’s and Ls-Opt(or other optimisation tools)
SO WHY US?
Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.
This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.
JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.