1015 years of experience in FEA / CAE with at least 35 years in a leadership or managerial role.
Proven experience in leading complex analysis projects for structural, thermal, or dynamic behaviour.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in tools such as ANSYS, Altair, NASTRAN, LS-DYNA, or similar.
Must have expertise on Linear, Non-Linear, Modal and Vibration Analysis using ANSYS Software.
Strong understanding of material modelling, non-linear analysis, and optimization techniques.
Deep understanding of contacts & material non-linearities and ability to debug convergence issues.
Expert in ability to interpret the FEA results and predict the root cause of failure.
Validate concept designs using simulation techniques and determine design robustness, critical to function requirements.
Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.
Provides technical leadership & coaching to the team to execute projects and recommend/make key engineering decisions.
Deploy standardized process and work methodologies.
Work with engineering team of different line of business for simulation need and recommend design changes as applicable.
Experience in understanding top level functional requirement of a product.
Familiarity with CAD tools (Creo, NX, SolidWorks) and PLM systems is desirable.
Knowledge of scripting (Python, MATLAB) for process automation is a plus.
Strong conceptual, problem solving and analytical skills.
Must be fluent in English with excellent communication skills.
Ability to prepare comprehensive technical reports, crisp presentations, proposals, statements of work etc.
Good experience with MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Candidate must be a self-starter with a positive attitude, high ethics, and a track record of working successfully under pressure in a time-constrained environment.
Performance Indicators
Accuracy and reliability of analysis deliverables.
Timely delivery of simulation reports supporting design milestones.
Reduction in physical prototype iterations through predictive analysis.
Team competency development and resource utilization efficiency.