Contract CAE Engineer

Euro-projects Recruitment Ltd; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm seeks a Contract CAE Engineer for a 4-month project focused on automotive crashworthiness. The role involves conducting detailed LS-DYNA simulations and collaborating with engineering teams to improve designs based on analytical findings. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in automotive engineering and experience with FEA.

Qualifications

• Proven experience using LS-DYNA for crashworthiness analysis.
• Understanding of vehicle crash test regulations.
• Solid background in structural mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed crash simulations using LS-DYNA.
• Analyse results to evaluate structural performance.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings.

Skills

Automotive crashworthiness analysis

Finite element analysis

Proficiency with pre- and post-processing tools

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Automotive Engineering

Tools

LS-DYNA

ANSA

HyperMesh

Job description

Contract CAE Engineer – LS-DYNA, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

• Contract CAE Engineer role working on an automotive crashworthiness project requiring good experience of using LS-DYNA.

• 4-month initial contract with likely extensions. £40-£45 per hour contract rate as a guide.

• Highly respected engineering consulting business that provides product design, analysis, and software solutions.

We are seeking a Contract CAE Engineer to support a cutting-edge automotive crash analysis project. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in LS-DYNA within a highly respected engineering team.

This CAE Engineer – LS-DYNA role will suit:

• Proven experience in automotive crashworthiness analysis using LS-DYNA.

• Demonstrate an understanding of vehicle crash test regulations.

• Proficiency with pre- and post-processing tools such as ANSA, HyperMesh etc…

• Solid background in finite element analysis (FEA) and structural mechanics.

• Ability to work independently and manage deliverables to tight deadlines

• You are likely to be degree in a Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related engineering discipline.

The CAE Engineer – LS-DYNA contract role will involve:

• Perform detailed crash simulations using LS-DYNA.

• Analyse and interpret results to evaluate structural performance, safety compliance, and energy absorption.

• Work closely with engineering teams to propose design improvements based on simulation findings.

• Prepare technical reports and present findings to internal and external stakeholders

This Contract CAE Engineer – LS-DYNA role is commutable from Leamington Spa, Warwick, Coventry, Banbury, Northampton, Rugby, Redditich, Evesham, Southam, Solihull, Gaydon, and surrounding areas.

To apply please send your CV to Luke Smith at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.

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“Please note that if you are not contacted within the next ten days then your application, on this occasion, has not been successful. We thank you for taking the time to apply.”

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