Job Description

REQ ID: 117837
JOB TITLE: Lead CAE Engineer
SALARY: \xc2\xa342,400 - \xc2\xa356,100
POSTING END DATE: 18/09/2023
LOCATION: Gaydon

JLR is harnessing technology to make driving smarter, safer and cleaner. You can help create a world in which responsible, sustainable vehicles revolutionise the driving experience for generations. Our vision is to leverage the incredible potential of technology to build vehicles that not only offer a premium, all-encompassing digital experience, but that also make our customers lives better.

What to expect

Joining JLR as a Lead Crash CAE Engineer within the CAE Body means becoming part of a dynamic team at our principal design and engineering centre in Gaydon (CV35 0RR). We offer a flexible hybrid working model, enticing bonuses, and even temporary overseas remote work options. Plus, optional salary uplift of 8.1% in exchange for working 40hrs per week

You\'ll also benefit from discounts on JLR and Ford vehicles, up to a 10% pension contribution, maternity/paternity leave, and much more. What makes this opportunity truly exciting is the chance to be part of an elite, goal-focused team working towards a shared vision. Together, you will contribute a significant influence on the development of JLR products and processes.

You\'ll have the opportunity to contribute and develop new crash CAE techniques, address future challenges in vehicle concept design, and find solutions to ever stricter crash performance requirements. You will present at reviews with key stakeholders including component design teams, crash attribute teams, and vehicle concept teams.

In this role, you will also:

Interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including component design teams, crash attribute teams, and vehicle concept teams, to develop and optimise solutions considering multiple attributes.

Guide the development of automotive systems using engineering knowledge and experience, combined with leading-edge CAE expertise, to meet stringent crash performance targets.

What you\'ll need

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

Experienced in FE simulation codes for crash analysis, such as LS-DYNA, PAM-CRASH, RADIOSS or ABAQUS explicit

Experienced in presenting.

Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you\'ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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