Head of Digital Simulation & CAE

Gordon Murray Automotive; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company seeks a Head of Digital Simulation & CAE to drive the strategic direction of virtual development and simulation activities. This role involves overseeing simulation activities, managing teams, and implementing advanced methodologies to enhance vehicle performance. Candidates should have extensive experience in automotive simulation and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a private medical scheme and enhanced pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical scheme

Life insurance

Holiday bonus scheme

Enhanced pension plan

Maternity & paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Car lease scheme

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in automotive or motorsport simulation.
• Expertise in structural analysis and multi-physics CAE methods.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the CAE strategy across all simulation domains.
• Lead the development of digital twin methodologies.
• Mentor and lead the CAE team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace Engineering

Tools

HyperWorks

LS-DYNA

Abaqus

CFD tools

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Description

The Head of Digital Simulation & CAE is accountable for defining and delivering the strategic direction of all virtual development and simulation activities in support of the vehicle engineering function. This role ensures the deployment of best-in-class digital twin methodologies across a wide range of simulation domains critical to the design, development and validation of high-performance vehicles.

Department:

CAE

Location:

Warwick

Responsibilities

1. Define and execute the CAE strategy across all simulation domains in line with vehicle performance, timing, and cost goals.
2. Lead the development and implementation of digital twin methodologies to accelerate vehicle development and enhance correlation with physical testing.
3. Oversee simulation activities including crashworthiness, structural stiffness, NVH, aerodynamics, thermal management, vehicle dynamics, and material modeling.
4. Manage full vehicle and subsystem FE model development, load case definition, solver execution, post-processing, and feedback integration.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed simulation into the vehicle development process.
6. Select and deploy advanced simulation tools and workflows for maximum efficiency.
7. Develop validation plans to ensure simulation accuracy and correlation with physical tests.
8. Mentor and lead the CAE team, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
9. Coordinate with external suppliers and consultants to meet quality standards.
10. Align CAE strategies with business objectives and program timelines.
11. Drive R&D projects focusing on emerging simulation technologies like AI/ML and real-time simulation.

Qualifications & Skills

1. Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace Engineering or related field (BSc minimum, MSc/PhD preferred).
2. Over 10 years of experience in automotive or motorsport simulation, especially in high-performance vehicle programs.
3. Leadership experience managing simulation teams or departments.
4. Expertise in structural analysis, crashworthiness, durability, and multi-physics CAE methods.
5. Proficiency with software such as HyperWorks, LS-DYNA, Abaqus, CFD tools, and DiL environments.
6. Knowledge of composite and metallic materials from a simulation perspective.
7. Ability to interpret and correlate simulation and physical test data effectively.
8. Experience supporting full product development lifecycle.
9. Strong leadership, communication, and collaborative skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Private medical scheme
• Life insurance
• Holiday bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension plan
• Maternity & paternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car lease scheme
• Onsite parking

Gordon Murray Group is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome applicants with the right to work in the UK and encourage reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Automotive