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