Junior Modelling & Simulation Engineer

BMI Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

BMI Group is seeking a Junior Modelling & Simulation Engineer in Crawley. The role focuses on providing solutions through modelling software and creating digital assets under senior guidance. Ideal candidates will have a degree in STEM, strong software skills, and a collaborative approach to technical challenges. This position offers competitive pay and benefits in a supportive environment dedicated to personal growth.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Substantial bonus

Private medical insurance - dependant on role

Company matched pension contributions between 4% and 8%

Income protection and life insurance

EAP program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Engineer with training or experience in engineering, software development, or design.
• Degree or equivalent in relevant STEM or Product Design.
• Experience using office applications like Google Workspace or MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of new digital innovations and products.
• Produce digital assets/tools according to specifications.
• Perform testing to validate products and systems.

Skills

Simulation software skills

Workshop and prototyping skills

Team working

Time management

Education

Degree in relevant STEM or Product Design

Tools

2D & 3D CAD

CFD software

FEA software

Job description

Empower, Connect, Evolve, and Inspire - these are the values that drive us and make BMI a company where you can thrive and grow.

BMI UK&I have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Junior Modelling & Simulation Engineer to join the team. Reporting to the Manager Modelling & Simulation, this role is based in Crawley.

Role Summary

As the Junior Modelling & Simulation Engineer, you will provide solutions under the guidance of senior colleagues using modelling and simulation software for projects involving roofing products and systems to advance our BMI Digital footprint.

You will tackle a wide variety of technically challenging tasks, necessary to improve the commercial position of the BMI Group, to support and communicate results to colleagues within Technical Center and across the BMI Group.

You will also ensure digital assets (e.g. images, animations, software tools) are created according to specification and maintained.

Travel and work on-site globally to execute and implement value-adding solutions within time and resource budgets.

As the Junior Modelling & Simulation Engineer, your key responsibilities will be:

• To assist in the development of new digital innovations, methodologies and products.
• To interpret specifications correctly and produce digital assets/tools acceptable to customers.
• Agree and complete assigned tasks from senior colleagues to meet the specified output.
• Ensuring compliance with CTSD protocols; e.g. Standards, Company Quality system, Risk Assessment, Marketing Brief, Process Specifications, validation processes, reporting tools, ensuring consistency, quality and accuracy.
• Understand the role of the Department and the key commercial and manufacturing drivers of the business.
• Provide technical support for field tests to prove the applicability of theories developed.
• Carry out testing to validate products, systems and solutions prior to release.
• Be aware of technical developments in the relevant fields.

Your key skills and experience will include:

• Engineer with training or experience in an engineering, software development, or design environment.
• Degree or equivalent in relevant STEM or Product Design subjects.
• Skills in simulation (e.g. CFD, FEA) and/or mathematical modelling software.
• Workshop and prototyping skills.
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Good team working and time management skills.
• Experience using office applications; e.g. Google Workspace or MS Office.
• The ability to learn quickly when working to tight time scales.
• Prepare reports for approval by senior technical staff on complex issues in a readily understandable way, so that non-technical staff can make best use of our output for commercial gain.
• Software development skills in at least one programming language; e.g. Python, C++, MATLAB (desirable).
• Skills in 2D & 3D CAD (desirable).
• An understanding of the processes involved in a design and production environment (desirable).
• Experience of the roofing business (desirable).
• A working knowledge of one or more European languages (desirable).

If you do not have all key skills but still feel like you would be a good fit, please still apply and we will consider your application based on merit and experience.

Benefits
We offer a range of benefits that include:

• A competitive base salary
• Substantial bonus
• Private medical insurance - dependant on role
• Company matched pension contributions between 4% and 8%
• Income protection and life insurance
• EAP program
• A host of other benefits such as a cycle to work scheme.

About BMI
BMI is a new name backed-up with over 180 years of roofing experience and knowledge. Bringing together some of the industry's most trusted local brands such as Redland & Icopal to become the largest supplier of both flat and pitched roofing and waterproofing solutions throughout Europe.

With over 120 production facilities across Europe, Africa and Asia, and more than 9,800 employees worldwide, we're well positioned to offer an unparalleled level of experience and innovation to our clients.

Our roofing products and systems are designed and manufactured in the UK. We have multiple manufacturing sites and distribution depots across the UK and Ireland with our UK&I Head Office based in Milton Keynes and our industry-leading BMI Academy is based in South Cerney, Gloucestershire.

Across these sites we offer a wide range of opportunities; from dedicated sales managers and technical experts to skilled operators in our plants, we value every role in the BMI Team and are united in delivering excellence for our customers and becoming the best roofing and waterproofing solutions company in the world.

We are One BMI. We embrace and recognise our differences and unique qualities across all of our people and the value these bring. We inspire, connect and empower our people and seek to proactively engage the communities in which we serve.

We continually focus on creating an inclusive culture where everyone contributes and thrives, where our people feel valued for who they are, have a sense of belonging, and do their best every single day.

We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that everyone should be treated equally, regardless of their religion, beliefs, age, gender, gender reassignment, race, disability, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.

If you need any help or adjustments for any stage within the recruitment process due to health, disability or any other reason, please let us know by contacting [e-mail].

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A career with BMI Group is more than just a job. We help you to find work you enjoy, to use your skills, and support you to become the best you can be.

Working together we can achieve great things. Come and join us.