Simulation Engineer
| Sector: |
Engineering and Manufacturing |
| Salary: |
Discussed on application |
| Location: |
Gillingham, Kent |
| Role: |
Full Time |
| Contract: |
Permanent |
| Job ref: |
913517 |
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Just Recruitment is seeking an experienced Simulation Engineer for a company that is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market—based in Gillingham, Kent.
This role will involve working within the Simulation Department on design assessment and optimisation of the Fuel Injection System using simulation techniques and physical test data.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Conduct appropriate simulations (with a particular focus on tribology and structural analysis) to support design, development, validation and manufacturing activities of diesel fuel injection system components.
- Work closely with product team members (Design and Development Engineers), following the project and proposing design and testing recommendations to the team based on simulation results.
- Liaise with other functional groups (Materials, Validation) and customer teams to obtain and share information to improve the accuracy and value of simulation activities.
- Report to the Simulation Manager, documenting methods, assumptions, results and conclusions.
- Prepare and present summaries of work to a diverse audience in-person and in conference calls.
- Support the development and implementation of new analysis techniques to improve simulation capabilities and product performance.
- Plan work activities effectively, support project planning and complete work packages on time.
Required skills include:
Mandatory
- Application of simulation methodology and fundamental physical principles to the design of hydraulic components.
- Thorough knowledge of commercial simulation software like Ansys, AMESIM. GT Suite.
Desirable
- Good Understanding of Tribology and ideally worked on Elasto-hydrodynamic analysis using for e.g. IST First.
- Able to perform a simulation with fluid structural interaction.
Attributes
- Proven understanding of the principles of physics and mechanical engineering.
- Familiarity with fluid dynamics and metal fatigue principles.
- The ability to study a problem and identify the most appropriate analysis techniques (hand calculations, 1D/2D/3D, testing actual components).
- Understanding the nature of models and the consequences of the assumptions used.
- Ability to work as part of a team whilst showing self-motivation and initiative.
- Some experience of following analysis procedures.
Qualifications/Educational/Experience:
Mandatory
Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in a suitable engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of experience using the above-mentioned Simulation tools in an industrial setting.
Desirable
- At least 5 years of experience in the analysis of high-pressure Fuel Injection Systems and a detailed understanding of associated hydraulic components and advanced simulation methods applied to these.
- Understanding of drivetrain tribology.
- Experience in using and writing code in Python.
- CAD/Solid Modelling experience, preferably with SolidWorks or NX.
- Understanding of detail drawing and geometric tolerancing.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes e.g. grinding, heat treatment, injection moulding.
Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Contact Tracey Bates to talk about this role on 01376 517079
