24 Oct
FORSEVEN
Royal Leamington Spa
Job description
Job Description :
Forseven is rethinking what it is to be a car company through powerful technologies and engineering excellence. A new take on an established industry, we’ve got a growing team that is knowledgeable, experienced and deeply passionate about this endeavour.
We’re seeking a Engineer Structural Analysis (Safety) to join our rapidly growing team. Reporting to our Head of Vehicle Attributes, you will require specialised experience in automotive structural crash analysis using LS-Dyna.
The role involves the set-up and analysis of various vehicle crash simulations, as well as conducting physical test correlation.
This engineer is expected to interpret analysis results to guide design progression,
to ensure that vehicles meet regulatory and consumer safety standards..
This pivotal role will operate in a hybrid capacity from our offices near Leamington Spa. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most visionary minds in the automotive field.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become part of a scale-up, where your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our forward-thinking company.
With its rapid growth trajectory and dynamic nature, Forseven offers you an exceptional platform to help drive strategy as we expand into new horizons.
What you’ll do
- Your primary responsibility will be to use Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to assess the Crashworthiness performance of vehicle structures and subsystems to help guide the design.
- The role will include build of full vehicle FE models and subsystems, load-case derivation, analysis set-up and execution, post-processing of results to generate design recommendations.
- You are expected to liaise with the design.
- Additionally, you will support R&D; activities and the development of tools and techniques to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the analysis department.
Who you are
It’s anticipated that you will be an engineer with relevant experience working in the automotive industry. You should have an engineering degree and experience working within a team environment.
A sound knowledge of vehicle structures and safety systems is desired.
The following skills and attributes are required :
- Finite element meshing and model assembly using Hypermesh / ANSA / Primer.
- Crash simulation using LS Dyna (sub system or full vehicle). Experience with other solvers such as Radioss or Pamcrash also considered.
- Detect improvement opportunities for vehicle structural performance,
consider effective countermeasures, confirm their effects and propose them to designers.
- Hand calculations to support initial design concepts.
- Clear and effective communication skills with internal and external clients
- Quick learner with good time management skills
About Us
Forseven is building something new. By thinking differently. To create a new car company for the world.
Guided by expert leadership and powered by brilliant minds from the luxury, automotive and technology worlds, we’re committed to continuous improvement and the highest standards of quality.
We promote a culture of excellence, integrity, and sustainable growth.
Together we are establishing a new legacy. Join us.
▶️ Engineer - Structural Analysis (Safety)
🖊️ FORSEVEN
📍 Royal Leamington Spa