Job Description:

Head of Technical Analysis - £55-65k p.a. + Benefits - Birmingham & Hybrid

Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional CAE /FEA Engineer to join our team as the Head of Technical Analysis. This pivotal role will involve establishing and developing technical standard work (tools and process), ensuring effective implementation, and providing robust technical data to support product development, validation, and production readiness. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving innovation and continuous improvement within the technical department.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement technical CAE / FE analysis standard work and protocols, including product FEA, process analysis, wear prediction, and knowledge-based engineering.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing and testing departments, to validate product and process analysis.
• Lead and engage in continuous improvement projects to enhance technical capabilities.
• Perform technical analysis to support product development and certification.
• Design and implement training programs to cascade analysis tools and processes across technical departments.
• Approve technical analysis applied during the design development process.

Qualifications
Essential:

• Significant expertise in CAE / FE analysis solutions.
• Experience in problem solving

Preferred:

• Experience of Abaqus FE solver
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Knowledge of design tools and visco-elastic materials.

Day-to-Day

• Collaborate with various departments to ensure the effective application of technical analysis tools and processes.
• Conduct and oversee technical CAE / FE analysis to support product validation and verification.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance the technical skills of team members.
• Monitor and ensure the timely delivery of tools, training, and product development milestones.
• Lead initiatives to improve production readiness and right-first-time (RFT) outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package plus benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
• The chance to make a significant impact on cutting-edge projects within the technical domain.

If you are a seasoned professional with a passion for technical analysis and a proven track record in FEA, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Additional Information
The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Agency.
Premea is a specialist engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Aerospace, Motorsport, and Motorcycle sectors.