Graduate Predictive & Test Engineer Full-time

About the Company

Senior is an international manufacturing group with 20 operations in 10 countries. We design and manufacture high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment manufacturers in the worldwide aerospace, defence, land vehicle, and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors.

Senior Innovation Centre offers expert product design, development, testing, and manufacturing capabilities and is the primary European Design and Development centre for thermal management, fluid conveyance, and flexible connectors. We focus on serving customers with the latest technologies and provide unique and diverse engineering solutions. Our expertise includes designing, developing, and manufacturing solutions for combustion, hybrid, and electric drivetrains, as well as high-performance, efficient heat exchangers for fuel cell energy applications.

We offer a fully engineered solution, from design concept through to high-volume manufacture, working with leading global OEMs to supply world-class products. Our products are designed using predictive techniques such as FEA and CFD and validated through extreme testing to ensure excellent performance, durability, and lifelong functionality.

Technologies

• Electric: We implement creative solutions to maximize vehicle performance using clean, renewable energy sources.
• Hybrid: Our expertise in multiple drive architectures allows us to develop efficient, market-leading propulsion technologies.
• Combustion: Our focus is on improving fuel efficiency and reducing harmful emissions through innovative engineering.
• Energy: We develop clean, local sources of energy generation to increase efficiency and energy security.

Responsibilities

• Simulate mechanical behavior of components using Ansys (static, modal vibration, linear and plastic, transient).
• Operate and contribute to the maintenance of several test rigs.
• Use macros driving Ansys to support application engineering work for customers.
• Generate models for simulation using CAD and Ansys.
• Interpret experimental performance data to aid prediction and correlation.
• Lead in test setup and iteration, especially with multi-axis testing.
• Write reports with developed conclusions based on simulation and/or test results.
• Support design decisions for new products based on simulation and test results.
• Maintain a high standard of health and safety.
• Communicate technical and non-technical information clearly to internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers.
• Ensure all work activities and records comply with company policies, procedures, and codes of practice.

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering degree (or similar field).
• FEA knowledge is desirable.
• Good knowledge of fluid mechanics and CFD would be advantageous.
• Good general computing skills, including Visual Basic.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good practical skills and a desire to work in a hands-on environment.
• Strong technical and analytical knowledge with an innovative mindset.
• Valid UK driving license and passport; willingness and ability to travel globally.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Excellent Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (Employee contribution up to 11%, Employer contribution up to 15%)
• Death in Service Life Protection Benefit (6x annual salary)
• Employee events and recognition awards
• Training and development (internal & external)
• Share Save Schemes
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme – Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme/Financial Support
• Access to pool cars for travel
• Company laptop
• Free parking