Material Characterisation CAE Engineer

3 weeks ago


Gaydon CV RR United Kingdom Jaguar Land Rover Full time

WHAT TO EXPECT

This role will focus on the development and delivery of material modelling technologies, methods and toolsets including the research and deployment of new test data processing methods and CAE modelling methods as part of the Materials Engineering departments Materials Characterisation team at Gaydon.

Main areas of responsibility are the development, delivery and validation of the departments material characterisation methodology and datasets (including test data analysis, CAE modelling methodology, validation correlation and reporting). This will cover the development of improved CAE methods, scripts for test data extraction and analysis, creating CAE material cards, and creating and running CAE correlation models, to deliver and extract the relevant data that Materials Engineering team and its customers require for CAE engineering tools such as LS-DYNA, ABAQUS and Optistruct.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

  • Support development of CAE material cards for a range of materials (Metals, Polymers, Foams, Elastomers, Adhesives) using engineering knowledge and experience combined with Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) techniques, to deliver robust material cards.
  • Run CAE analysis of correlation issues, summarise results and feedback conclusions to CAE customers.
  • Work with materials characterisation team to develop and deliver CAE material cards within defined deadlines and programme time constraints.
  • Utilise CAE modelling knowledge and awareness of manufacturing process effects on properties to ensure due consideration is given to manufacturing noises in developing the material modelling strategy.
  • Support projects and CAE teams including the feedback of results as required through design / project reviews.
  • Support and present at engineering reviews with key stakeholders: CAE customer teams, PAT teams, Programme teams.
  • Liaise with all internal CAE customers across our business as well as offshore operations where necessary.
  • Liaise with all Materials Engineering core teams, and material suppliers where necessary.

WHAT YOU NEED

  • Working knowledge of structural CAE methodologies.
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing methods and their effects on material properties.
  • Working knowledge of in service environment effects on material properties.
  • Previous experience and background in solving complex technical ideas and challenges.
  • Previous experience of material modelling development using CAE to meet defined performance targets.
  • Previous experience of automotive engineering requirements.
  • Competent in the use of explicit and/or implicit software and associated pre and post processing packages
    • LS-DYNA
    • ABAQUS
    • Optistruct NonLinear

Previous experience in proposing and delivering material characterisation changes to improve virtual engineering capability.

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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