Position: Modelling & Sim Engineer Sector : Body and Chassis Location: Gaydon Position Type: Contract Inside IR35 Salary: £30.80 Per hour I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive OEM based in Gaydon who are seeking a Modelling & Sim Engineer to join their team on a Contract basis. Job Description As a Modelling & Sim Engineer your main responsibilities are: Digital Engineer Vehicle Simulation Capability Within the Client Virtual Build & Test Operations, the Digital Vehicle Model Capability team are striving to create industry leading integrated 1D and MBS vehicle simulation capability, required for full / robust virtual validation and drive reduction in physical test. You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of 1D & MBS vehicle model enhancements to support core programmes, from collating customer requirements, capability development, through to automated build and execution. The successful candidate will be responsible for: Working with the Clients' CAE, Testbed & Simulator teams to understand simulation capability requirements Working with relevant plant & control system development teams to source necessary systems model content Develop integrated 1D (CarMaker) & MBS (Simpack) vehicle models to meet identified capability requirements Validate, deploy & productionise release of enhanced master models to support all vehicle programme development gateways Support continual development of team owned tools and automationQualifications / Skills needed Expertise in use of relevant CAE, 1D and/or MBS tools, namely, MATLAB/Simulink, CarMaker, Simpack in automotive domain. Experience of modelling and simulation methods to solving automotive engineering problems Knowledge of model integration / co-simulation methods and tool coupling interfaces such as s-func and FMI. Experience with agile project planning tools, with an understanding of scrum and Kanban Desired Experience of scripting to automate CAE workflows Why work through Contechs? Contechs are a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology & Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employee's, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment. How to Apply If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch. If you know anyone that is suitable for the role please visit the below page we offer up to £600 referral fee: *Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU