Lead Engineer - FEM and Digital Analysis, Wing

Lead FEM & Digital EngineerLocation: Filton (80% onsite)Hours: 35 hours per week, worked over 4.5 days between 7am and 7pm (hours agreed at business discretion)Pay Rate: £34.39 per hour (PAYE) / £46.00 per hour (Umbrella)Security Clearance: BPSS+ (arranged by Airbus Security)IR35: Inside IR35Interview Process: One-stage virtual interviewShape the Future of Airbus Wing TechnologyGuidant Global is partnering with Airbus to recruit a Lead FEM & Digital Engineer to join the GFEM and Digital Analysis Team within the Wing Engineering community at Filton.You'll contribute to a dynamic team responsible for defining and delivering FE loads strategy in support of Wing design solutions, and for developing and deploying innovative FE simulation and digital projects within the transnational DDMS framework. The role operates at Wing level, working across all Airbus Programmes.What You'll Be DoingSupport the development of GFEM and DFEM projects across all ProgrammesAnalyse and validate FE and stress data, proposing design solutions optimised for weight, cost, performance and manufacturingDeliver static and fatigue enablement to the Wing design teams, in line with commitments and internal quality processesDeliver new GFEM and DFEM modelling solutionsDeliver digital solutions that optimise Wing structure enablement processes, working collaboratively with transnational IA and IG colleaguesHelp define new ways of working in line with the Airbus DDMS strategyEnsure adherence to relevant regulations, design principles, processes, methods and manufacturing capability guidelinesInterface and communicate with relevant stakeholders across the businessChallenge technical requirements and drive a 'change and simple solutions' mindsetAct as a focal point for FE and digital activities at Wing level, setting task priorities and flagging risks with mitigationsWhat We're Looking ForEssential:Degree-educated in Aerospace Engineering5-10 years' relevant professional experienceExperience with FEM tools, including Hyperworks, Hypermesh and MSC NastranExperience idealising Wing component structures using Finite Element MethodologyKnowledge of Airbus policies, methods and tools to ensure analyses align with airworthiness requirementsA dynamic team player with strong communication skills and a willingness to developEnglish at negotiation level, both written and verbalDesirable:FEM Signature delegationISAMI competent userExperience with UNIX-based platformsAirbus FEM approval levelWing experience (or strong FEM experience gained outside Wing)What's on OfferA competitive hourly rate of £34.39 (PAYE) or £46.00 (Umbrella)The chance to work on cutting-edge numerical simulation and digital projects at the heart of Airbus's Wing strategyExposure to a highly motivated, transnational engineering communityA straightforward, one-stage virtual interview processInclusive RecruitmentGuidant Global is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.Ready to help shape the Wing of the future? Apply today.Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.TPBN1_UKTJ