Forseven is rethinking what it is to be a car company through powerful technologies and engineering excellence. A new take on an established industry, we’ve got a growing team that is knowledgeable, experienced and deeply passionate about this endeavour.
We’re seeking an Senior Engineer – NVH Structural Analysis to join our rapidly growing team. Reporting to our Principal Engineer - Structural Analysis, you will be expected to liaise with the design, development, project management, commercial, prototype and production manufacturing teams, technical partners and suppliers to ensure the designs meet the requirements for timing, performance, manufacturability and cost. Additionally, you will support R&D activities and the development of tools and techniques to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the analysis department.
This pivotal role will operate in a hybrid capacity from our offices near Guildford. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most visionary minds in the automotive field.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become part of a scale-up, where your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our forward-thinking company. With its rapid growth trajectory and dynamic nature, Forseven offers you an exceptional platform to help drive strategy as we expand into new horizons.
What you’ll do
· Your primary responsibility will be to use Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to help guide the design and achieve component and assembly targets for noise and vibration attribute from concept to production.
· The role will include build of full vehicle FE models and subsystems, load-case derivation, analysis set-up and execution, post-processing of results to generate design recommendations.
· Coordinate, plan & participate in analysis and test activities to evaluate vehicles, investigate root causes and develop solutions to achieve programme requirements.
· Lead the NVH CAE attribute and develop simulation in-house capability and guide junior member of staff.
· Analysing test data and correlation to CAE results
· Final vehicle sign off against in-house requirements.
Who you are
· It is anticipated that you will be an engineer with broad amount of experience in the automotive industry. You should have an engineering degree and experience working within a team environment.
· You will be expected to have a solid understanding of fundamental NVH theory and how to apply this to achieve programme goals. A good working knowledge of whole vehicle design and vehicle sub-systems is essential.
· Proven success of delivering full vehicle programmes and demonstrated capability of solving NVH problems.
· Demonstrable experience using FEA techniques to predict the noise and vibration of structures.
· Demonstrate working on Trimmed Body analysis
· Competent in using Optistruct, Hypermesh, ANSA or equivalent software
· Clear and effective communication skills with internal and external clients.
· Excellent problem solver, capable of thinking “outside the box”
· Quick learner with good time management skills.
· Ability to achieve cost, weight and technical targets within specified timescales
About Us
Forseven is building something new. By thinking differently. To create a new car company for the world.
Guided by expert leadership and powered by brilliant minds from the luxury, automotive and technology worlds, we’re committed to continuous improvement and the highest standards of quality. We promote a culture of excellence, integrity, and sustainable growth.
Together we are establishing a new legacy. Join us.