REQ ID: 126936
JOB TITLE: CAE Project Engineer
LOCATION: Budapest

In a commercial role at JLR, you can reimagine the future of modern luxury. In teams focused on extraordinary customer experience, sustainability and forward-thinking. You’ll work alongside strategically-minded problem-solvers supporting the transformation of our iconic house of brands – Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar – and our heritage-rich Jaguar Land Rover Classic range. Becoming a proud creator of the exceptional starts here.

As the Seat CAE Project Engineer, you will be reporting to the CAE Chapter Lead and this role will be to support seat development across all variants and across all vehicle lines, with tasks including supporting early phase development of new product through to establishing new CAE processes.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Key outputs of this role will focus on the virtual series deliverables as well as issue resolution throughout the program using the best FEA practices and techniques. 

• Support the development of Automotive Components/Systems using engineering knowledge and experience combined with Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) techniques, to meet Seating performance targets
• Run CAE analysis, summarise results and feedback conclusions to the component Lead Engineers in an efficient manner
• Have some product knowledge and awareness of potential design constraints (packaging, manufacturing, etc.) and ensure due consideration is given in developing solutions for side occupant assessments
• Coordinate and lead project teams through the feedback of results as required 
• Coordination of teamwork is likely to use Agile principles
• Support and present at design reviews with key stakeholders
• Liaise with all internal customers of our business as well as offshore operations where necessary

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that you’ll need to have to help you succeed here, including:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field – or hold equivalent industry experience (e.g. automotive)
• Strong theoretical background in structural analysis, solid mechanics as well as numerical and computational methods
• Proven experience in conducting CAE simulations, DOE’s, robustness analysis, and optimization 
• Experience in the use of Dummy models in LS-Dyna for Crash and Injury assessments
• Knowledge of material testing and material characterization for LS-Dyna material cards
• Expert understanding of implicit and explicit (static and dynamic) FEA
• Hands-on experience with LS-Dyna and Optistruct solvers 
• Experience with model building, troubleshooting and debugging
• Hands-on experience with pre and post-processing tools like Oasys (Primer, D3Plot, and T/HIS) and/or Altair HyperWorks
• Scripting experience

THE BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect the following benefits:

• Join us for the next level of your career and develop seating solutions to shape the next generation of Jaguars and Land Rovers  
• As the Seat CAE Project Engineer, you will have the opportunity to closely engage with the product, physically hold it, and obtain tangible results
• See your product come to life from virtual development through industrialization and testing all the way to production
• Be part of an international, inclusive, and open-minded team where you have actual influence on the processes
• Work flexibly with high percentage of home office or from our award-winning office
• Competitive salary and performance related bonus scheme
• Health and life insurance and cafeteria package
• Various company programs such as charity events or our regular board game club

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.