Chief Engineer - Virtual Engineering

Our client, a pioneering automotive brand, is seeking a Chief Engineer - Virtual Engineering to lead simulation and digital validation across exciting new vehicle programmes. This is a rare opportunity to build and shape a department from the ground up, working closely with cross-functional teams and reporting directly to the CTO.
 
The Chief Engineer - Virtual Engineering will:

• Lead and manage the Virtual Build Engineering team across CAE, CFD, and FEA disciplines.
• Define and implement simulation strategies aligned with product and business goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate simulation into the full development cycle.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of simulation engineers and specialists.
• Ensure timely delivery of accurate, validated simulation outputs for vehicle programmes.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging digital engineering tools and technologies.

 
The Chief Engineer - Virtual Engineering will have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Motorsport Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in automotive engineering with deep expertise in CAE, CFD, and FEA.
• Proven leadership experience in simulation or virtual engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience with tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, Star-CCM+, HyperWorks.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics, structural mechanics, and thermal/fluid systems.
• Experience integrating virtual engineering processes into vehicle development programs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

 
If you're a visionary simulation expert ready to drive innovation and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
 
Apply now using an updated version of your CV and we will be in touch!