Simulation Engineer

The Just Recruitment Group Ltd is currently recruiting for an experienced Simulation Engineer for their client based in Gillingham, Kent.Our client is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market.Role will involve working within the Simulation Department on design assessment and optimisation of Fuel injection system using simulation techniques and physical test data.Key Responsibilities will include* Conduct appropriate simulations (with 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 to the team 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.SKILLSMandatory* Application of simulation methodology and fundamental physical principles to the design of hydraulic components.* Thorough knowledge of commercial simulation software like Ansys, AMESIM. GT Suite.Desirable* Good Understanding of Tribology and ideally worked on Elasto-hydrodynamic analysis usingfor e.g. IST First* Able to perform simulation with fluid structural interactionATTRIBUTES* Proven understanding of the principals 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 (handcalculations, 1D/2D/3D, testing actual components).* Understanding 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.QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCEMandatory* Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in a suitable engineering discipline.* At least 5 years' experience using 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 of using and writing code in Python.* CAD/Solid Modelling experience, preferably with SolidWorks or NX.* Understanding of detail drawing and geometric tolerancing.* Familiarity with manufacturing processes e.g. grinding, heat treatment, injection moulding.For more information on this position, please contact Just Recruitment Group Ltd on telephone quoting job reference 913517Please note that if you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application for this position has been unsuccessful.