Lead Engineer - Simulation

Malvern Panalytical; Malvern; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific instrumentation company in the UK is seeking a Lead Engineer - Simulation to drive innovation in product development. This role requires over 7 years of engineering simulation experience across various domains. You'll lead cross-functional efforts, build technical communities, and mentor others. Join a dynamic team focused on making impactful advancements in simulation capabilities, with benefits like competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 days holiday

Bonus

Pension

Gym discounts

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in engineering simulation across multiple domains.
• Deep expertise in at least two simulation areas.
• Proven ability to build and lead technical communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and integration of simulation capabilities.
• Champion best practices and facilitate cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop and deliver training and mentoring initiatives.

Skills

Engineering simulation

Problem solving

Technical authority

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Engineering, Physics, or related discipline

Tools

ANSYS

COMSOL

Abaqus

STAR-CCM+

Job description

Job title - Lead Engineer - Simulation
Location – Malvern – 1 day a week home working
Role benefits – Competitive Salary + 25 days holiday+ Bonus + Pension and more

Partners in Discovery. Together, we achieve more.

About the role

Are you passionate about advancing simulation capabilities and driving innovation in product development? As our Lead Engineer – Simulation, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and integrating simulation expertise across R&D. You’ll lead a connected network of simulation specialists, champion best practices, and ensure simulation activities are embedded in our product development and problem‑solving processes.

You’ll be the technical authority for simulation methods, tools, and processes, working closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust, scalable, and innovative solutions that support our global business.

What you will bring to the role

• Act as the technical authority for simulation within R&D, leading the development and integration of simulation capabilities across domains such as Structural FEA, Thermal, CFD, Particle Tracking, Optics, Electronics, and Dynamic (NDT).
• Build and nurture a matrix organisation of simulation specialists, connecting skills and expertise across teams and geographies.

Drive Best Practices and Innovation

• Develop, maintain, and optimise simulation workflows, standards, and toolsets.
• Champion the adoption of advanced simulation methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration to ensure simulation supports product development, innovation, and effective problem‑solving.

Mentor and Upskill

• Develop and deliver training, mentoring, and knowledge‑sharing initiatives to build simulation expertise across R&D.
• Establish and maintain simulation standards, guidelines, and best practices.

Collaborate and Influence

• Work closely with internal teams, external partners, suppliers, and global colleagues to leverage and expand simulation capabilities.
• Support project teams with technical guidance, troubleshooting, and advanced simulation expertise.

About You

• You hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline, or have equivalent experience.
• You bring 7+ years of experience in engineering simulation across multiple domains.
• You have deep expertise in at least two simulation areas (e.g., FEA, CFD, Thermal, Optics, Electronics, Dynamic/NDT).
• You’re experienced with leading simulation software (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL, Abaqus, STAR-CCM+).
• You have a proven ability to build and lead technical communities or matrix organisations.
• You’re a strong problem solver with excellent analytical skills.
• You’re an effective communicator, collaborator, and mentor.
• You have experience developing and implementing simulation standards and best practices.
• You have a track record of supporting product development through advanced simulation.

Why you should join us

• Be a part of an ambitious, fast‑growing, international company with a friendly and inclusive culture.
• Drive growth within a leading global organisation whose purpose is to work with our customers, to make the world a better place.
• Be a key member of our team in our amazing offices.
• Enjoy benefits such as gym discounts, volunteering days, and much more.

About us - Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and SciAps

Together we are a powerful and highly complementary combination of market‑leading technologies. We are the toolmakers for the world’s most innovative companies, academic institutions, and government laboratories. We are their partners in discovery.

Malvern Panalytical instruments analyze the chemical, physical and structural nature of materials, from proteins to polymers and semiconductors to minerals. Our leading technologies measure particle size, shape, concentration and zeta potential, biomolecular interactions and stability, elemental concentrations and crystallographic structure.

Micromeritics manufactures systems for the characterization of particles, powders, and porous materials for a wide‑range of end markets including catalysts, chemicals, building materials, clean‑tech and battery. Our leading technologies measure surface area, porosity, density, adsorption and particle activity.

SciAps specializes in portable X‑ray fluorescence (XRF), laser‑based (LIBS) and near‑infrared (NIR) analyzers to measure any element in any environment. SciAps is the Center of Excellence for our handheld instruments.

We have a global footprint with R&D and manufacturing sites in North America, Europe, and Asia. We are more than 2,500 employees in a customer‑focused organization with sales and service offices in 20 countries, all committed to delivering expert and responsive customer support.

Part of Spectris plc, a publicly traded FTSE 250 company, Spectris combines precision with purpose, delivering progress for a more sustainable world. Precision is at the heart of what we do – our leading, high‑tech instruments and software equip our customers to solve some of their greatest challenges to make the world cleaner, healthier and more productive.

Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics & SciAps
Your Partners in Discovery

Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and SciAps, part of the Spectris Group, are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and achieve a fulfilling career. Changing the world isn’t something you can do on your own, or with a single way of thinking; it takes a wide collection of experiences, stories, knowledge, and expertise. We encourage applications from underrepresented individuals and people with diverse backgrounds. Although we always select the most qualified applicant for each role and make all decisions without regard to race, sex, age, or any other protected class, we are an inclusive, equal opportunity organization that prizes diversity. Your unique perspective is important to us.