Junior Predictive Analysis Engineer

Blatchford Limited; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading prosthetics manufacturer is seeking a Junior Predictive Analysis Engineer in Basingstoke. You will tackle complex finite element modelling while supporting product design and development. The ideal candidate has a degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, experience with ANSYS, and strong interpersonal skills. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and great benefits including 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday - increased after service

Option to purchase additional holiday

Flexible working hours

Pension

Death in Service

On Demand Pay

Health cash plan

Discounted shopping vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in a similar role or work placement.
• Proactive and able to manage time effectively.
• Excellent communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform finite element modelling and analysis.
• Develop techniques to optimise design weight.
• Support strategic planning for CAE modelling processes.

Skills

Finite Analysis software

Mechanical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering Degree

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

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

Responsibilities

• 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 corelations.

Qualifications

• 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)

Benefits

• Blatchford is a multi-award-winning, global, manufacturer of some of the world's most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices.
• Competitive salary
• 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.