Senior Simulation Engineer
Location: Gillingham, UK
About the Company:
A global leader in developing cutting-edge technologies, particularly in fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket parts for internal combustion engines and industrial applications. The company is focused on creating clean, efficient, and high-value products to promote sustainability and aims to achieve carbon-free combustion. Their century-long legacy of innovation and technological advancement underpins their commitment to building a brighter, more sustainable future.
Job Purpose:
Working within the Simulation Department on design assessment and optimisation of fuel injection systems using simulation techniques and physical test data.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct appropriate simulations (with a particular focus on tribology and structural analysis) to support design, development, validation, and manufacturing activities of diesel fuel injection system components.
- Work closely with product team members (Design and Development Engineers), following the project and proposing design and testing recommendations based on simulation results.
- Liaise with other functional groups (Materials, Validation) and customer teams to obtain and share information to improve the accuracy and value of simulation activities.
- Report to the Simulation Manager, documenting methods, assumptions, results, and conclusions.
- Prepare and present summaries of work to a diverse audience in-person and in conference calls.
- Support the development and implementation of new analysis techniques to improve simulation capabilities and product performance.
- Plan work activities effectively, support project planning, and complete work packages on time.
- Assist in arranging meetings and compiling agendas and minutes.
What We're Looking For:
Skills
Mandatory:
- Application of simulation methodology and fundamental physical principles to the design of hydraulic components.
- Thorough knowledge of commercial simulation software like Ansys, AMESIM, and GT Suite.
Desirable:
- Good understanding of tribology, ideally having worked on elasto-hydrodynamic analysis.
- Able to perform simulation with fluid-structural interaction.
Attributes:
- Proven understanding of the principles of physics and mechanical engineering.
- Familiarity with fluid dynamics and metal fatigue principles.
- The ability to study a problem and identify the most appropriate analysis techniques (hand calculations, 1D/2D/3D, testing actual components).
- Understanding of the nature of models and the consequences of the assumptions used.
- Ability to work as part of a team whilst showing self-motivation and initiative.
- Some experience of following analysis procedures.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate via reports, emails, and presentations.
- Be able to work, present, and communicate within all areas of the organisation, from shop floor to management.
- Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Good written and spoken fluency in English.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload.
- Ability to support problem-solving with structured methodologies.
- Willingness to travel for training, work with customers, and resolve problems with suppliers.
Experience & Qualifications:
Mandatory:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a suitable engineering or business discipline.
- At least 5 years' experience using the above-mentioned simulation tools in an industrial setting.
Desirable:
- At least 5 years' experience in analysis of high-pressure fuel injection systems and a detailed understanding of associated hydraulic components and advanced simulation methods applied to these.
- Understanding of drivetrain tribology.
- Experience with coding in Python.
- Experience with CAD/Solid Modelling, preferably with SolidWorks or NX.
- Understanding of detail drawing and geometric tolerancing.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as grinding, heat treatment, and injection moulding.
Benefits:
- 27 days of holiday + bank holidays.
- Long service holiday (if applicable).
- Working hours: 37 hours per week.
- Pension Scheme.
- Dental plan.
- Onsite parking.
- Staff discounts with selected retailers + wellbeing platforms.
- Discounted gym membership at Roko.
- On-site gym (£10 per month).
- Subsidised canteen.
- Friendly working environment.
- Relocation package of up to £6,000 (subject to criteria).