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, ..... full job details .....