Senior Simulation Engineer

TECHNIA is looking for a Senior Simulation Engineer to join us based in Milton Keynes on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.

About us

At TECHNIA, we simplify product innovation with smart solutions that speed up time to market. Our expertise helps companies stay competitive by making processes efficient and transparent. In other words, we bring SMARTER PRODUCTS FASTER.

We are a small entity but part of a global organisation. We are a PLM specialist, and we partner with Dassault Systems to deliver expert engineering services to clients. TECHNIA is a global leader in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and engineering solutions. As part of the Addnode Group, we empower innovation through technology, collaboration, and continuous learning. Our teams work with world-renowned brands across industries including life sciences, consumer goods, automotive, and aerospace.

At the forefront of everything we do are our TECHNIA Values: Go Explore, Keep Learning, Build Trust, Work Together and we are looking for a Senior Simulation Engineer who believes that these values make us stronger and embrace them as their own.

About the Senior Simulation Engineer role:

We re looking for an experienced Senior Simulation engineer with strong technical expertise and a passion for solving complex engineering problems. You ll be confident using simulation tools alongside first-principles engineering, and able to turn analysis into clear, practical design recommendations.

You should be a strong communicator, comfortable working with clients and leading technical discussions, with the ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across teams. Experience mentoring others and contributing to continuous improvement or business development is desirable.

A relevant engineering degree is required; chartership or progress towards it is a plus.

Our Senior Simulation Engineer will:

• Perform advanced simulations of components, systems, and products using a range of CAE tools and methodologies
• Define and agree analysis scope based on customer requirements, providing technical leadership to stakeholders
• Apply first-principles engineering and hand calculations to validate and support simulation results
• Interpret analysis outputs and deliver clear, data-driven design recommendations
• Lead technical discussions and chair customer meetings, ensuring actions are tracked and delivered on time
• Develop, maintain, and enhance CAE standards, processes, and best practices across the organisation
• Mentor and support junior engineers, providing technical guidance and training
• Interface directly with clients to resolve complex technical challenges and deliver expert advice
• Produce high-quality technical reports, documentation, and presentations for diverse audiences
• Develop reusable simulation models and methodologies to improve efficiency and consistency
• Monitor and drive improvements in CAE tools, methods, and capabilities
• Support business development activities, including proposal writing and identifying new opportunities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, and commercial functions
• Oversee testing, validation, and prototype evaluation to support product development and verification
• Ensure compliance with internal processes, quality standards, and relevant regulatory requirements
• Manage analysis data, documentation, and quality assurance activities effectively
• Support trial planning, coordination, and execution where required
• Provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the engineering function
• Undertake additional responsibilities aligned with role seniority

Requirements to become our Senior Simulation Engineer:

• BEng in Automotive, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, or a BSc in a relevant Engineering discipline
• Strong knowledge of product, system, and component analysis for project delivery
• Experience using Abaqus/CAE or Abaqus for CATIA
• Good understanding of engineering materials and their properties in design and analysis
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
• Strong presentation and communication skills

Technical Skills:

• Hand calculations
• Structural analysis (linear and non-linear)
• Dynamic, modal, and vibration analysis
• Thermal and thermal stress analysis

Personal Attributes:

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Good interpersonal and communication abilities

We value our employees, and in return, as our Senior Simulation Engineer, we offer:

• We offer a dynamic, international environment and an exciting opportunity to work with impactful projects together with a dedicated team.
• Attractive Benefits package (Pension, healthcare and many more benefits)
• Competitive Salary
• Continuous training, support and focus on your personal and professional development
• A truly diverse working environment where differences are embraced and a family- friendly culture is promoted.

TECHNIA has a Diverse and inclusive environment. We are looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion, national origin, disability, or age.

If the role sounds interesting and you have what it takes to be successful as our Senior Simulation Engineer, then click apply today - we would like to hear from you!