Senior / Principal CAE Analyst

Senior / Principal CAE Analyst - (Contract) We are seeking a highly experienced CAE Analyst to join a leading engineering team within the automotive sector. This contract role offers the opportunity to contribute to advanced vehicle development programmes in a highly technical and collaborative environment. You will work across a range of vehicle platforms and projects, supporting the development and optimisation of next-generation automotive systems. The role provides exposure to diverse engineering challenges and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a fast-paced, innovation-driven setting. Key Responsibilities Deliver structural CAE analysis to support vehicle design and development Develop, build, and maintain finite element models Perform simulation work and interpret results to support engineering decisions Work closely with design and test teams to correlate CAE with physical testing Support optimisation and performance improvement activities where required Required Experience Strong background in CAE within the automotive or commercial vehicle industry Hands-on experience withAltair HyperWorks,particularly: HyperMesh HyperView OptiStruct Solid understanding of finite element analysis and structural simulation methods Ability to clearly communicate technical findings to engineering teams Additional Information Onsite working preferred Potential long term opportunity Opportunity to work on established commercial vehicle engineering programmes