Senior FEA Analyst - Transmission & Chassis

26 Days Old

Contractor - Senior Finite Element Analyst (Transmissions & Chassis) - 12 months

Location: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire - Hybrid working

Who We Are

We are a global strategic, environmental and engineering consulting business with more than 100 years of engineering excellence.

Our ~3,000 colleagues across 20+ countries deliver leading-edge, innovative and sustainable solutions that help clients solve their most complex challenges - contributing to a safe and sustainable world.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Senior Finite Element Analyst to take a leading technical role in the structural analysis and optimisation of transmission and chassis systems.

Using Abaqus and HyperWorks toolsets, you will perform linear and non-linear FE analysis from early concept through to production-ready designs. This is a contractor position with significant responsibility, including leading medium- and large-scale projects, mentoring junior engineers and maintaining direct relationships with clients.

What You Will Do

Lead FE analysis activities on transmission, driveline, suspension and chassis programmes
Build, run and interrogate high-fidelity finite element models (linear & non-linear, static & dynamic)
Create and refine detailed assembly models incorporating realistic joints, interfaces, preloads and measured load data
Perform structural, stiffness, strength, fatigue, durability, modal, NVH and related analyses
Develop and optimise component and system concepts using a CAE-led design approach
Prepare high-quality technical reports and present results / recommendations to internal stakeholders and customers
Provide technical guidance and supervision to more junior analysts
Support proposal development - scoping work packages and estimating effort
Contribute to the continuous improvement of analysis methods and best practices

What We Are Looking For

Essential

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related discipline)
Extensive professional experience in finite element analysis of mechanical systems
Strong hands-on experience with Abaqus (implicit) and OptiStruct
Proficient with pre- and post-processing in HyperWorks and/or ANSA
Solid understanding of transmission, suspension and chassis system architecture, load paths and real-world operating conditions
Proven capability in non-linear static analysis and fatigue / durability assessment
Experience building and validating complex assembly models
Ability to communicate technical results clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Comfortable leading analysis tasks and supervising junior team membersHighly Desirable

Practical experience with multi-body dynamics and/or other numerical methods
Working knowledge of at least one major CAD system (CATIA, Creo, NX, SolidWorks etc.)
Exposure to noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) analysis
Previous consultancy or client-facing project experience

Why Join Us?

Hybrid working with flexibility to balance office and home working
A genuinely inclusive environment where every voice matters
Opportunity to work on high-impact, sustainable engineering projects
Strong focus on personal wellbeing and professional development
Competitive contractor package reflecting experience and responsibilityWe are a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let the recruitment team know.

Next Steps Apply today with your CV and a short covering note highlighting your relevant FE analysis experience (especially Abaqus / transmission & chassis projects).

We review applications as they arrive and may begin shortlisting before the closing date
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Location:
Royal Leamington Spa
Salary:
£35 - £45 /hour OUTSIDE IR£35
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Automotive/Aerospace

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