SeniorSimulationEngineer
Location:GillinghamUK
Aboutthe Company:
A globalleader in developing cuttingedge technologies particularly in fuelsystems electrical systems and aftermarket parts for internalcombustion engines and industrial applications. The company isfocused on creating clean efficient and highvalue products topromote sustainability and aims to achieve carbonfree combustion.Their centurylong legacy of innovation and technologicaladvancement underpins their commitment to building a brighter moresustainablefuture.
JobPurpose:
Working withinthe Simulation Department on design assessment and optimisation offuel injection systems using simulation techniques and physicaltestdata.
KeyResponsibilities:
* Conductappropriate simulations (with a particular focus ontribology and structuralanalysis) to support design development validation andmanufacturing activities of diesel fuel injection systemcomponents.
* Work closely withproduct team members (Design and Development Engineers) followingthe project and proposing design and testing recommendations basedon simulation results.
* Liaise withother functional groups (Materials Validation) and customer teamsto obtain and share information to improve the accuracy and valueof simulation activities.
* Report tothe Simulation Manager documenting methods assumptions results andconclusions.
* Prepare and presentsummaries of work to a diverse audience inperson and in conferencecalls.
* Support the development andimplementation of new analysis techniques to improve simulationcapabilities and productperformance.
* Plan work activitieseffectively support project planning and complete work packages ontime.
* Assist in arranging meetingsand compiling agendas andminutes.
WhatWere LookingFor:
Skills
Mandatory:
* Applicationof simulation methodology and fundamentalphysical principles to the design of hydrauliccomponents.
* Thorough knowledge ofcommercial simulation software like AnsysAMESIM and GTSuite.
Desirable:
* Goodunderstanding of tribology ideally having workedon elastohydrodynamicanalysis.
* Able to performsimulation with fluidstructuralinteraction.
Attributes:
* Provenunderstanding of the principles of physics andmechanicalengineering.
* Familiaritywith fluid dynamics and metalfatigue principles.
* Theability to study a problem and identify the most appropriateanalysis techniques (hand calculations 1D/2D/3D testing actualcomponents).
* Understanding of thenature of models and the consequences of the assumptionsused.
* Ability to work as part of ateam whilst showing selfmotivation andinitiative.
* Some experience offollowing analysis procedures.
* Goodcommunication and interpersonal skills including the ability tocommunicate via reports emails andpresentations.
* Be able to workpresent and communicate within all areas of the organisation fromshop floor to management.
* Knowledgeof MS Word Excel PowerPoint andSharePoint.
* Good written and spokenfluency in English.
* Ability to workunder pressure and meetdeadlines.
* Ability to prioritise andorganise own workload.
* Ability tosupport problemsolving with structuredmethodologies.
* Willingness to travelfor training work with customers and resolve problems withsuppliers.
Experience&Qualifications:
Mandatory:
* Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in a suitable engineering orbusiness discipline.
* At least5 years experience using the abovementionedsimulation tools in an industrialsetting.
Desirable:
* Atleast 5 years experience in analysis ofhighpressure fuel injection systems and adetailed understanding of associated hydraulic components andadvanced simulation methods applied tothese.
* Understanding ofdrivetraintribology.
* Experience withcoding inPython.
* Experiencewith CAD/Solid Modelling preferably withSolidWorks orNX.
* Understandingof detail drawing and geometrictolerancing.
* Familiarity withmanufacturing processes such as grindingheat treatment and injectionmoulding.
Benefits:
* 27days of holiday bank holidays.
* Longservice holiday (ifapplicable).
* Working hours: 37 hoursper week.
* PensionScheme.
* Dentalplan.
* Onsiteparking.
* Staff discounts withselected retailers wellbeingplatforms.
* Discounted gym membershipat Roko.
* Onsite gym ( 10 permonth).
* Subsidisedcanteen.
* Friendly workingenvironment.
* Relocation package ofup to 6000 (subject tocriteria).