Senior Vehicle Dynamics Analyst - Contractor

Matchtech; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Senior Vehicle Dynamics Analyst to support automotive engineering projects on a contract basis in the West Midlands. The role focuses on designing and developing suspension, steering and full vehicle systems through advanced multi-body kinematic and dynamic analysis using ADAMS.

You will build high-fidelity models, run kinematic and dynamic simulations, analyse dynamics and load paths, and present findings to clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Advanced knowledge of vehicle dynamics, statics and dynamics.
• Strong understanding of numerical methods (finite difference and finite element).
• Deep understanding of the modelling, simulation and design of suspension and chassis systems.
• Experience with kinematic and compliance studies, ride and handling simulations.
• Understanding of full vehicle dynamic simulations, tyre models and road load inputs.
• Experience performing dynamic analyses in both the time and frequency domains.
• Proficiency with the ADAMS analysis toolset and at least one CAD package (CATIA, Creo, NX or SolidWorks).
• Broad vehicle engineering and systems integration knowledge.
• Strong communication, technical presentation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering methods to solve analytical problems.
• Build high-fidelity multi-body models for suspension and full vehicle systems.
• Conduct kinematic, quasi-static and dynamic simulations.
• Analyse suspension geometry, load paths and dynamics.
• Prepare technical presentations for reviews.
• Communicate results to clients and internal teams.
• Support proposals by defining scopes and resources.
• Provide technical supervision to junior team members and contribute to methodology development.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

ADAMS

Numerical methods

CAD packages

Kinematics

Finite element methods

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CATIA

Creo

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

A Contract position Outside IR35

Hybrid working West Midlands.

Our client is seeking a Senior Vehicle Dynamics Analyst to support automotive engineering projects on a contract basis. The role will focus on the design and development of suspension, steering and complete vehicle systems through advanced multi-body kinematic and dynamic analysis using the ADAMS 3D dynamic simulation toolset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply theoretical knowledge and engineering techniques to solve analytical engineering problems
• Build high-fidelity kinematic and dynamic multi-body models for suspension, chassis and full vehicle systems using commercial CAE tools
• Conduct kinematic, quasi-static and dynamic simulations of suspension systems and complete vehicles
• Analyse suspension geometry, load paths and dynamic behaviour under varied operating conditions
• Prepare detailed technical presentations for internal and client engineering reviews
• Work with internal and external clients to communicate updates, design recommendations and analysis results
• Support proposals by helping to define scopes of work and estimate resource requirements
• Provide technical supervision to junior team members and contribute to analysis methodology development

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Advanced knowledge of vehicle dynamics, statics and dynamics
• Strong understanding of numerical methods, including finite difference and finite element methods
• Deep understanding of the modelling, simulation and design of suspension and chassis systems
• Experience with kinematic and compliance studies, ride and handling simulations and durability assessments
• Understanding of full vehicle dynamic simulations, tyre models and road load inputs
• Experience performing dynamic analyses in both the time and frequency domains
• Proficiency with the ADAMS analysis toolset and at least one commercial CAD package, such as CATIA, Creo, NX or SolidWorks
• Broad vehicle engineering and systems integration knowledge
• Strong communication, technical presentation and problem-solving skills

Contract Opportunity:

This contract role offers the opportunity to contribute to advanced automotive engineering programmes, working alongside experienced engineers on suspension, chassis and full vehicle development.