DandR Simulation Engineer

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a DandR Simulation Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.Umbrella Pay Rate: £29.01 per hour.Virtual Engineering supports vehicle or system programmes with concept simulation, modelling expertise and tools from research through to the delivery phase to JOB1. Within the Durability and Robustness (DandR) Team, we look at the effects of extreme impacts onto the vehicle and ensure that it is engineered to handle those.In this role, you will support the CAE Design Verification Programme activities within DandR and have an opportunity to develop modelling techniques for more efficient and accurate simulations.Key Performance Indicators: Support the DVP for DandR with risk assessment to the vehicle programme based on CAD and CAE analysis for aspects such as Sand Dune Impact, Step Down and Block Strike.Support Issue resolution identified in physical testing with CAE to guide and suggest potential solutions.Improvements to existing CAE methods, both in terms of accuracy and efficiency. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Support development of Automotive Components/Systems using engineering knowledge and experience combined with Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) techniques, to meet durability and robustness performance targets.Run CAE analysis, summarise results and feedback conclusions to colleagues.Propose improvements to existing modelling methods.Develop efficiency tools ..... full job details .....