Lead Engineer - FEM And Digital Analysis, Wing

Guidant Global; Filton; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidant Global, in partnership with Airbus, seeks a Lead FEM & Digital Engineer to join the GFEM and Digital Analysis Team within the Wing Engineering community at Filton. You will contribute to FE loads strategy and develop innovative FE simulation and digital projects across Airbus programs.

You will work on GFEM/DFEM modelling solutions, deliver digital enablement for Wing structure processes, and liaise with transnational teams to drive efficient solutions in line with DDMS strategy.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering.
• 5–10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience with FEM tools: Hyperworks, Hypermesh, MSC Nastran.
• Experience modelling Wing structures using FEM.
• Knowledge of Airbus policies and airworthiness.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of GFEM and DFEM projects across all Programmes.
• Analyse and validate FE and stress data, proposing design solutions optimised for weight, cost, performance and manufacturing.
• Deliver static and fatigue enablement to the Wing design teams, in line with commitments and internal quality processes.
• Deliver new GFEM and DFEM modelling solutions.
• Deliver digital solutions that optimise Wing structure enablement processes, working collaboratively with transnational IA and IG colleagues.
• Help define new ways of working in line with the Airbus DDMS strategy.
• Ensure adherence to relevant regulations, design principles, processes, methods and manufacturing capability guidelines.
• Interface and communicate with relevant stakeholders across the business.
• Challenge technical requirements and drive a 'change and simple solutions' mindset.
• Act as a focal point for FE and digital activities at Wing level, setting task priorities and flagging risks with mitigations

Skills

FEM tools

Hyperworks

Hypermesh

MSC Nastran

Wing FEM

Airworthiness knowledge

English skills

UNIX platforms

ISAMI

Airbus policies

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

FEM tools

Job description

Lead FEM & Digital Engineer

Location: Filton (80% onsite)

Hours: 35 hours per week, worked over 4.5 days between 7am and 7pm (hours agreed at business discretion)

Pay Rate: £34.39 per hour (PAYE) / £46.00 per hour (Umbrella) for Non Approvers - £38.88 per hour (PAYE) / £52.00 per hour (Umbrella) for Approvers

Security Clearance: BPSS+ (arranged by Airbus Security)

IR35: Inside IR35

Interview Process: One-stage virtual interview

Shape the Future of Airbus Wing Technology

Guidant Global is partnering with Airbus to recruit a Lead FEM & Digital Engineer to join the GFEM and Digital Analysis Team within the Wing Engineering community at Filton.

You will contribute to a dynamic team responsible for defining and delivering FE loads strategy in support of Wing design solutions, and for developing and deploying innovative FE simulation and digital projects within the transnational DDMS framework. The role operates at Wing level, working across all Airbus Programmes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the development of GFEM and DFEM projects across all Programmes
• Analyse and validate FE and stress data, proposing design solutions optimised for weight, cost, performance and manufacturing
• Deliver static and fatigue enablement to the Wing design teams, in line with commitments and internal quality processes
• Deliver new GFEM and DFEM modelling solutions
• Deliver digital solutions that optimise Wing structure enablement processes, working collaboratively with transnational IA and IG colleagues
• Help define new ways of working in line with the Airbus DDMS strategy
• Ensure adherence to relevant regulations, design principles, processes, methods and manufacturing capability guidelines
• Interface and communicate with relevant stakeholders across the business
• Challenge technical requirements and drive a 'change and simple solutions' mindset
• Act as a focal point for FE and digital activities at Wing level, setting task priorities and flagging risks with mitigations

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Degree-educated in Aerospace Engineering
• 5-10 years' relevant professional experience
• Experience with FEM tools, including Hyperworks, Hypermesh and MSC Nastran
• Experience idealising Wing component structures using Finite Element Methodology
• Knowledge of Airbus policies, methods and tools to ensure analyses align with airworthiness requirements
• A dynamic team player with strong communication skills and a willingness to develop
• English at negotiation level, both written and verbal

Desirable:

• FEM Signature delegation
• ISAMI competent user
• Experience with UNIX-based platforms
• Airbus FEM approval level
• Wing experience (or strong FEM experience gained outside Wing)

What's on Offer

• The chance to work on cutting-edge numerical simulation and digital projects at the heart of Airbus's Wing strategy
• Exposure to a highly motivated, transnational engineering community
• A straightforward, one-stage virtual interview process

Inclusive Recruitment

Guidant Global is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.