Lead Quality Engineer
On-sitePune, Maharashtra, India
Job Summary
Design high-value validation strategies for advanced nonlinear simulation capabilities, including contact, large deformation, and coupled thermal-mechanical workflows. Translate demanding industrial applications such as elastomer sealing and composite damage into practical, high-fidelity benchmark models. Validate solver behavior using analytical checks, simplified hand calculations, and trusted references. Build and automate test cases for Nastran and Marc to validate complex physics repeatedly with clear quality metrics. Work closely with developers and QA engineers to identify gaps, isolate issues, and support reliable software releases. Prepare clear validation reports, technical notes, and evidence-based recommendations to improve product quality and customer confidence.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Applied Mechanics, or closely related field
- 3+ years in CAE/FEA with strong nonlinear statics and dynamics exposure
- Deep understanding of nonlinear finite element analysis, including geometric, material, and contact nonlinearities
- Strong foundation in continuum mechanics, numerical methods, finite element formulation, and interpretation of nonlinear solver behavior
- Practical experience with meshing, model idealization, boundary conditions, convergence behavior, and post-processing of nonlinear simulation results
- Ability to connect theory with engineering judgment: simplify a complex problem, validate the essentials, and explain results clearly
- Experience with Python Scripting
- Evidence of solving difficult nonlinear simulation convergence, modeling, or validation problems
- Clear communication style: able to explain assumptions, limitations, results, and risks to both technical and product teams
Desired Qualifications
- Hands-on exposure to advanced constitutive modeling such as hyper-elasticity, viscoelasticity, rate-dependent plasticity, shape memory alloys, or progressive damage/failure in composites, buckling
- A record of technical publications, conference presentations, benchmark studies, or research-to-application work in CAE/FEA
- AI skills
- Preferred tools Nastran/Marc/ Abaqus/Ansys pre/post tools such as HyperMesh/ANSA/Patran
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