Senior Vehicle Dynamics Analyst - Contractor in West Midlands

A Contract position Outside IR35

Hybrid working West Midlands.

Our client is seeking a Senior Vehicle Dynamics Analyst to support automotive engineering projects on a contract basis. The role will focus on the design and development of suspension, steering and complete vehicle systems through advanced multi-body kinematic and dynamic analysis using the ADAMS 3D dynamic simulation toolset.

• Apply theoretical knowledge and engineering techniques to solve analytical engineering problems
• Build high-fidelity kinematic and dynamic multi-body models for suspension, chassis and full vehicle systems using commercial CAE tools
• Conduct kinematic, quasi-static and dynamic simulations of suspension systems and complete vehicles
• Analyse suspension geometry, load paths and dynamic behaviour under varied operating conditions
• Prepare detailed technical presentations for internal and client engineering reviews
• Work with internal and external clients to communicate updates, design recommendations and analysis results
• Support proposals by helping to define scopes of work and estimate resource requirements
• Provide technical supervision to junior team members and contribute to analysis methodology development

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Advanced knowledge of vehicle dynamics, statics and dynamics
• Strong understanding of numerical methods, including finite difference and finite element methods
• Deep understanding of the modelling, simulation and design of suspension and chassis systems
• Experience with kinematic and compliance studies, ride and handling simulations and durability assessments
• Understanding of full vehicle dynamic simulations, tyre models and road load inputs
• Experience performing dynamic analyses in both the time and frequency domains
• Proficiency with the ADAMS analysis toolset and at least one commercial CAD package, such as CATIA, Creo, NX or SolidWorks
• Broad vehicle engineering and systems integration knowledge
• Strong communication, technical presentation and problem-solving skills

This contract role offers the opportunity to contribute to advanced automotive engineering programmes, working alongside experienced engineers on suspension, chassis and full vehicle development.
If you are an experienced Vehicle Dynamics Analyst with strong automotive simulation and ADAMS expertise, apply now to support our client's engineering team.