Lead Finite Element Engineer in Filton, Gloucestershire

Lead Finite Element Engineer
6 Month Contract
Gloucestershire - Hybrid
£40-50ph Inside

We have an exciting opportunity for a FEM & Digital Specialist. The successful candidate will be contributing towards the success of a dynamic team responsible for the definition and delivery of FE loads strategy and enablement in support of Wing design solutions and the development and deployment of innovative FE simulation and digital projects within the transnational DDMS framework answering complex challenges in a multifunctional context.

Day to Day you will -
* Support the development of GFEM and DFEM projects
* Analyze and Validate FE and Stress data while proposing design solutions that are optimized in terms of weight, cost, performance and manufacturing requirements
* Approve and Deliver Static and Fatigue enablement to the Wing design teams in line with commitments and internal quality process
* Deliver new GFEM and DFEM modelling solutions
* Deliver digital solutions to optimise Wing structure enablement processes fostering collaboration with IA and IG transnational colleagues
* Define new ways of work in line with the company's DDMS strategy
* Ensure adherence to relevant regulations, design principles, processes, methods and manufacturing capabilities' guidelines
* Interface and communicate with relevant stakeholders
* Challenge technical requirements and drive a 'change and simple solutions' mindset

Your main tasks will be to -
* Develop and approve GFEM and DFEM activities within the team
* Run and interpret FE results
* Act as a focal point for FE and digital activities at Wing level defining tasks priorities, highlighting risks and propose mitigations
* Deliver new FE modelling and digital solutions to shape optimised ways of work
* Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the team's tools, processes, procedures and ways of work by challenging "status quo" and proposing innovative ideas in line with the companys strategy
* Report operationally to the Engineering Team Leader and functionally to the SeniorEngineers and Experts

Key Skills & Experience we are looking for -
* Educated at degree level in Aerospace Engineering
* Required professional experience: 5-10 years
* Knowledge and experience with FEM tools, i.e. Hyperwork, Hypermesh and MSC Nastran
* Experience with the idealisation of Wing component structure with Finite Element Methodology
* Knowledge of policies, methods, and tools to ensure that all analyses align to relevant airworthiness requirements
* ISAMI competent user is an advantage
* Knowledge and experience with UNIX based platforms would be appreciated
* Dynamic individual with great team spirit, ability to clearly communicate concepts and ideas and willingness to develop
* English at negotiation level, both written and verbal This role is graded as Advanced Professional (AP)

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.