Purpose of the Role:
Drive and influence component designs through the use of structural simulation tools, engineering skill and creativity in order to achieve required performance parameters and ensure that stringent safety & durability requirements are satisfied
Role Dimensions:
The successful candidate will be part of the Structural Design Team and will work in close co-operation with Design, Aerodynamics and Vehicle Simulation. This central and varied role will involve anything from providing creative and technical guidance to basic sizing (hand calculations) and complex non-linear Finite Element Analysis as well as overseeing the rig testing of components.
Standard working hours, but flexibility to work additional hours when required.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Provide structural input and leadership on projects
- Develop and validate structural and multi-physics simulations
- Structural sign-off of race car components
- Report analysis results in a clear, concise and structured manner
- Provide recommendations for design improvements
- Interrogate telemetry data where applicable
- Develop new methodologies and undertake R&D/ capability improvements
- Instruct and oversee rig sign-off testing
- Mentor and support junior team members
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Strong Degree in Mechanical/ Aeronautical Engineering or relevant subject
- Excellent knowledge of structural analysis methodologies & principles
- Good understanding of fatigue and durability of metals
- Good understanding of composites highly desirable
- Some familiarity of mainstream FEA solvers and interfaces (preferably Hyperworks, Abaqus, NCode)
- PC literate and basic CAD skills
Personal Attributes:
- Strong technical ability
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated with high levels of initiative
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Attention to accuracy and detail
- Able to work autonomously under pressure and meet tight deadlines