Senior Finite Element Analyst - Transmissions and Chassis

Our client, a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company, is currently seeking a Senior Finite Element Analyst - Transmissions and Chassis to join their team in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire on a contractual basis. This role is pivotal in aiding the design of transmission and chassis systems through sophisticated linear and nonlinear FE analysis using Abaqus and Hyperworks. This is a leading role, encompassing significant responsibilities from concept to production design, including managing junior team members and interfacing directly with clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead analysis tasks on medium and large transmission and chassis projects
Apply theoretical knowledge and engineering techniques to solve analytical engineering problems
Build high-fidelity FE models for transmission, suspension, and 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 estimate resource needs
Assist with technique and analysis methodology development
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Key Competencies and Experience:

Understanding of transmission, suspension, and chassis system design, including load paths and behaviour under a range of conditions
Knowledge of structural analysis methods, including static and dynamic stiffness, and fatigue
Ability to develop and optimise component concepts using a CAE-led design approach
Experience in refining designs and conducting virtual validation using detailed assembly models
Understanding of durability and fatigue assessment methodologies
Professional experience in finite element (FE) analysis, including non-linear static and fatigue analysis
Experience with Abaqus and OptiStruct for implicit FE analysis
Proficiency with pre and post-processing tools such as HyperWorks or ANSA
Experience using a commercial CAD package (e.g. CATIA, Creo, NX, SolidWorks)
Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Advanced experience in static and dynamic FE analysis
Advanced experience in numerical methods including multi-body dynamic / finite difference methods
If you are a skilled Senior Finite Element Analyst with expertise in transmissions and chassis analysis, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team in Leamington Spa