Junior Predictive Analysis Engineer

Blatchford; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer of advanced prosthetic technology in Basingstoke seeks a Junior Predictive Analysis Engineer to join a dynamic R&D team. You will focus on interpreting medical device requirements and develop innovative design solutions, including performing finite element modelling and analysis. Ideal candidates will have a Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering degree and experience with analysis software like ANSYS. The role offers a hybrid working environment, 25 days of holiday, and other benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Flexible working

Pension

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role or work placement.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced matrix organization.
• Hardworking and excellent team working skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medical device requirements and develop design solutions.
• Perform finite element modelling and analysis.
• Support additional CAE modelling processes to aid planning.

Skills

Finite element analysis

Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering Degree

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Experience with ANSYS software

Proactive/self-starter

Education

Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering Degree

Tools

Finite Analysis software (ANSYS)

Job description

Overview

Blatchford is a multi-award-winning, global manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices. Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users. Through science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Predictive Analysis Engineer to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary R&D team.

The Role

As Junior Predictive Analysis Engineer you will clearly interpret our medical device requirements and develop innovative design solutions.

• Finite element modelling and analysis in the structural domain responding to linear and non-linear problems.
• Performing modelling of mechanisms for kinematics, dynamics and force analysis, involving FEA & CFD for new product designs and modifications to meet customer requirements.
• Supporting strategic planning and deployment of additional CAE modelling processes to aid planning and ultimately accelerate product development process.
• Interpreting analysis results and convert them to design suggestions.
• Developing techniques to optimise weight, from a design and manufacturing perspective, whilst managing dynamic loading/stress concentration.
• Developing other digital twin capabilities, in line with product development strategies, easing iterative design cycle times and improving design/test data correlations.

What are we looking for?

Key Skills & Experience:

• Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering Degree
• Experience of Finite Analysis software ANSYS software
• A neutral self-starter, proactive and able manage your own time highly effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, comfortable operating in a fast-paced matrix organisation.
• Hard working, open and honest and excellent team working skills.
• 1-2 years’ experience in similar role (or work placement)

What can Blatchford offer you?

• 25 days holiday – increased after service.
• Option to purchase additional holiday.
• Flexible, hybrid working with early finish on a Friday.
• Pension
• Death in Service
• On Demand Pay
• Health cash plan
• Discounted shopping/leisure activity vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a dynamic R&D team, within a unique environment and contribute to the success of our award-winning organisation.

If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Junior Predictive Analysis Engineer, please apply now!