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Lead FEM Engineer - Carbon60
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An Exciting Opportunity in Aerospace Engineering
Are you ready to make an impact in the aerospace industry? This company is seeking a talented Lead FEM Engineer to join their dynamic Wing engineering team at their Filton facility. This is your chance to work on cutting-edge projects whilst contributing to innovative solutions in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
About The Role
The Lead FEM Engineer position offers a unique opportunity to take a central role in developing Finite Element Modelling solutions. As a Lead FEM Engineer, the successful candidate will:
- Support the development of GFEM and DFEM projects across multiple programmes
- Analyse and validate FE and stress data, proposing design solutions optimised for weight, cost, performance, and manufacturing requirements
- Deliver static and fatigue ennoblement to Wing design teams
- Drive digital solutions to enhance Wing structure ennoblement processes
- Act as a focal point for FE and digital activities, defining priorities and highlighting risks
- Champion innovation and continuous improvement across the team
- Interface with key stakeholders across transnational teams
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What We're Looking For
To excel in this Lead FEM Engineer role, candidates should possess:
- Degree-level education in Aerospace Engineering
- 5-10 years of professional experience in finite element modelling
- Proven expertise with FEM tools including Hyperworks, Hypermesh, and MSC Nastran
- Experience idealising Wing component structures using Finite Element Methodology
- Strong knowledge of airworthiness requirements and Airbus policies
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
- Fluent English at negotiation level (written and verbal)
- A proactive, dynamic approach with strong problem-solving abilities
Advantageous: FEM Signature delegation, ISAMI competency, and experience with UNIX-based platforms.
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- Location: Filton
- Position Type: Lead FEM Engineer (Contract)
- Hours: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am-7pm)
- On-Site: 80% onsite
- Provisional End Date: 01 March 2027 (with probable extension)
- Security Clearance: BPSS+ (to be completed by company security)
- Pay Rate: £46.00 per hour (Umbrella) / £34.39 per hour (PAYE)
- Travel: Occasional
- IR35 Status: Off-payroll working rules apply
Why Join This Company?
This company values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Lead FEM Engineer will work within a forward-thinking team committed to digital transformation and embracing new ways of working. There’s genuine opportunity to influence engineering practices, develop professionally, and contribute to world-class aerospace projects.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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