Vehicle Dynamics CAE Principal Engineer / Technical Specialist

Changan UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Vehicle Dynamics CAE Principal Engineer / Technical Specialist to drive innovations in the simulation of vehicle dynamics. This role involves extensive collaboration with teams, providing expert support in vehicle performance analysis, and leading the simulation of handling and steering dynamics. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in automotive engineering, with a strong educational background and capability to mentor others.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in simulation of vehicle dynamics in an OEM environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Experience with control system simulation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Vehicle Performance Analysis for ride, handling, and stability.
• Responsible for Simulation & Modelling in collaboration with teams in China.
• Provide design support and recommendations for geometry changes.

Skills

Simulation of vehicle dynamics

Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CarMaker

CarSim

CarRealTime

Job description

Vehicle Dynamics CAE Principal Engineer / Technical Specialist

Vehicle Dynamics CAE Principal Engineer / Technical Specialist

Direct message the job poster from Changan UK R&D Centre Limited

With the expanding sales market planned for Changan Auto vehicles we are looking for a Principal Engineer / Technical Specialist in Vehicle Dynamics CAE, to provide expert direction and support to achieve best industrial practice in the simulation of vehicle dynamics. The successful candidate will have a leading role in simulation of handling and steering of Changan products.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, or equivalent accredited program
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in the simulation of vehicle dynamics for or in an OEM environment
• Expert in the construction and correlation of system level and full vehicle multi-body simulation models
• Expert in the simulation of handling and steering and good experience in ride simulation.
• Expert in the construction and use of low degree of freedom models (e.g. CarMaker, CarSim, CarRealTime)
• Experience in using system targets to synthesize an appropriate suspension system.
• Experience in simulating standard vehicle dynamics manoeuvres and reporting the results in a suitable form for analysis by vehicle engineers.
• Experience in using models of varying complexity to suit the needs of the project (e.g. implementing additional component compliances to improve correlation, understanding where flex bodies are necessary, understanding uses and limitations of various tyre models)
• Experience with control system simulation would be an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to make occasional trip abroad (China and Europe) to support implementation of best practice simulation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for Simulation & Modelling in collaboration with the team based in China.
• Lead the Vehicle Performance Analysis for ride, handling, and stability.
• Provide Design support and recommendation for geometry changes, collaborating with design, NVH and durability teams based in China.
• Test correlation and validation, working closely to vehicle dynamics testing team to correlate simulation results, including test inputs like K&C data, instrumental data etc.
• Report and communicate results verbally and via written report to peers and Senior Management.

Competitive salary package, negotiable depending on qualifications and experience

If you are selected for an interview, our recruitment team will contact you directly. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to inform the candidates who are not shortlisted or provide specific feedback.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, and Engineering Services

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