Head of Technical Analysis

Premea; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Hybrid work model

Professional development and training

Job summary

Premea in Birmingham is seeking a Head of Technical Analysis to lead CAE/FEA activities, establish standard work and drive product development readiness with a hybrid working model. The role requires a deep expertise in CAE/FE analysis and the ability to lead cross-functional validation.

Preferred candidates will have Abaqus experience and 10+ years in Finite Element Analysis, with a proven track record in design tools and materials science.

Qualifications

• Significant expertise in CAE/FE analysis solutions.
• Proven problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement technical CAE/FE analysis standard work and protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate product and process analysis.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance technical capabilities.
• Perform technical analysis to support product development and certification.
• Design and deliver training programs to cascade analysis tools and processes.

Skills

CAE / FE analysis

Problem solving

Tools

Abaqus

Job description

Head of Technical Analysis - £55-65k p.a. + Benefits - Birmingham & Hybrid

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional CAE /FEA Engineer to join our team as the Head of Technical Analysis. This pivotal role will involve establishing and developing technical standard work (tools and process), ensuring effective implementation, and providing robust technical data to support product development, validation, and production readiness. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving innovation and continuous improvement within the technical department.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement technical CAE / FE analysis standard work and protocols, including product FEA, process analysis, wear prediction, and knowledge-based engineering.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing and testing departments, to validate product and process analysis.
• Lead and engage in continuous improvement projects to enhance technical capabilities.
• Perform technical analysis to support product development and certification.
• Design and implement training programs to cascade analysis tools and processes across technical departments.
• Approve technical analysis applied during the design development process.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Significant expertise in CAE / FE analysis solutions.
• Experience in problem solving

Preferred:

• Experience of Abaqus FE solver
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Knowledge of design tools and visco-elastic materials.

Day-to-Day

• Collaborate with various departments to ensure the effective application of technical analysis tools and processes.
• Conduct and oversee technical CAE / FE analysis to support product validation and verification.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance the technical skills of team members.
• Monitor and ensure the timely delivery of tools, training, and product development milestones.
• Lead initiatives to improve production readiness and right-first-time (RFT) outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package plus benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
• The chance to make a significant impact on cutting-edge projects within the technical domain.