Lead Cae Engineer

REQ ID: 120870
JOB TITLE: Lead CAE Engineer
SALARY: £42,500 - £56,100
POSTING END DATE: 18th March 2024
LOCATION: Gaydon

JLR is harnessing technology to make driving smarter, safer and cleaner. You can help create a world in which responsible, sustainable vehicles revolutionise the driving experience for generations. Our vision is to leverage the incredible potential of technology to build vehicles that not only offer a premium, all-encompassing digital experience, but that also make our customers lives better.

WHAT TO EXPECT

We are looking for Senior Leaders in Virtual Engineering to join us and lead vehicle or system programmes with concept simulation, modelling expertise and tools from research through the delivery phase to JOB1.

As the Lead CAE Engineer you will get the opportunity to be a part of a team of simulation engineers and SME’s, this role will develop modelling tools and environments. You will get to be responsible for the structural analysis and development of Chassis Components, Systems and Interfaces in support of the JLR Cycle Plan.

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 chassis performance targets
• 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.
• Support and present at design reviews with key stakeholders: COC component design teams, PAT teams, packaging teams.
• Work with the Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) to ensure project documentation for each project is managed and maintained.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Significant industry experience in structural finite element analysis
• Previous experience and background in solving complex technical ideas and challenges
• Previous experience of ‘solid and shell element’ based modelling of component/system level development using CAE to meet defined performance targets
• Experience in the following software packages: Abaqus Solver, Hyperworks (Hypermesh/Hyperview), Optistruct, A commercial Fatigue SW package

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. 

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.