Engineer - CAE

Alexander Dennis Limited; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking an Engineer CAE to contribute to sustainable transit solutions. This full-time role involves using FEA techniques to support vehicle design, requiring 5+ years of experience and a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Applicants should have strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in Altair Hyperworks. The position offers opportunities for personal growth, an inclusive culture, and various health and wellbeing benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of FEA experience in a vehicle environment.
• Experience in fatigue, NVH, MBD, or crash analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Use FEA techniques and hand calculations for design.
• Assess and build FEA models for vehicle structures.
• Support physical tests and resolve reliability issues.

Skills

FEA experience

Stress analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Altair Hyperworks

nCode

Solid Edge

Teamcentre

Teamwork

Job description

Our Vision & Why It Matters

At Alexander Dennis, our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on‑road mass transportation and mobility. We design, deliver, and support market‑leading buses and coaches that help reduce emissions, improve air quality, and keep communities connected. Every role contributes to that mission whether you're engineering, driving sales, improving production, or supporting our customers.

Job Title and Location

Engineer CAE – Any UK Site

What You'll Do

• Use FEA techniques and hand calculations to support the design and development of vehicle structures and sub‑systems.
• Assess vehicle structures, build FEA models, execute analyses, interpret results, and provide technical reports.
• Support physical tests and help resolve reliability issues.

What We're Looking For

• Experienced CAE engineer with 5+ years of FEA experience, ideally within a vehicle environment.
• Strong background in stress analysis.
• Proficiency in Altair Hyperworks.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) required.

Bonus if you have

• Experience in fatigue, NVH, MBD or crash analysis.
• Working knowledge of nCode, Solid Edge, Teamcentre and Teamwork.

What We Offer

• Impact – Be part of something that’s changing cities, improving air quality, helping public transport evolve.
• Development & Growth – Training programmes, mentorship, opportunities to take on new roles, broaden skills.
• Culture & Belonging – An inclusive environment; your voice matters; we treat people fairly.
• Perks & Benefits – Competitive salary, pension, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.

Our Values – What Guides Us

• Safety – The health and wellbeing of our team members, and the safety of our products, are our top priority.
• Quality – We strive for excellence in our products, services, and all that we do.
• Integrity – We act with honesty, transparency and integrity, treating each other with respect in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
• Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions, seeking to build trust and earn a reputation for excellence and reliability.
• Teamwork – We work with our team members, our supplier partners, and our customers to pursue mutual benefits.
• Sustainability – We seek long term success for our business, our communities, and the environment through responsible sourcing, lean manufacturing, and sustainable operations.

How To Apply

If you see yourself growing with Alexander Dennis and contributing to our vision, we'd love to hear from you.

Please complete our online application form and attach your CV! We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.

Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please call [phone] or send an email to careers@alexander‑dennis.com.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• IT Services and IT Consulting