Senior Structures Lead for Motion Simulator Engineering

Ansible Motion Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ansible Motion Limited in Norwich, United Kingdom, seeks a Lead Engineer - Structures to lead and develop the STRC team, driving structural analysis for simulator subsystems and projects. You will oversee workload, coordinate resources, set priorities and ensure designs meet performance, safety and quality requirements.

You will maintain hands-on involvement in structures, lead technical activities, and collaborate with the Chief Designer and Technical Director to advance engineering capability

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Substantial structural analysis experience and project delivery.
• Experience leading or managing an engineering team.
• Experience coordinating activities to meet delivery timelines.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural analysis of simulator subsystems and projects from concept to delivery.
• Develop load cases and advise on strength, stiffness and mass of components.
• Formally report results and sign off analysis outputs.
• Lead design reviews and drive component/material optimisation.
• Plan and prioritise engineering activities in line with objectives.
• Coordinate workload and resources across the STRC team.
• Provide technical direction and collaborate with other departments and suppliers.
• Support testing, validation and commissioning activities.

Skills

Structural analysis

SolidWorks FEA

Team leadership

Workload planning

Performance management

Project delivery

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks FEA tools

Ansys/CAE tools

Job description

Ansible Motion Limited in Norwich, United Kingdom, seeks a Lead Engineer - Structures to lead and develop the STRC team, driving structural analysis for simulator subsystems and projects. You will oversee workload, coordinate resources, set priorities and ensure designs meet performance, safety and quality requirements.

You will maintain hands-on involvement in structures, lead technical activities, and collaborate with the Chief Designer and Technical Director to advance engineering capability