CAE Lead Structural Engineer

Position: CAE Lead Structural Engineer/Project Manager

Location: Pune (Baner)

Experience: 7 – 14 years

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced CAE Lead Structural Engineer with strong expertise in crash analysis, full vehicle crash simulations, and project management. The ideal candidate will have prior OEM project experience, strong technical skills in CAE tools, and the ability to manage teams while engaging with clients effectively. This is a customer-facing role that requires both deep technical expertise and strong communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Lead OEM projects based on CAE simulation for vehicle safety, structural optimization, and lightweight design solutions.

Perform crash analysis of vehicle structures using LS-Dyna, Primer, Ansa, or HYPERWORKS.

Execute full vehicle crash simulations and ensure compliance with regulatory performance requirements.

Provide deep technical analyses and problem-solving support for FEA simulations, test requirements, and software applications.

Develop, review, and interpret FEA models and results; prepare detailed technical reports for stakeholders.

Analyze the behavior of BIW structures, composites, adhesives, doors, chassis, restraint systems, and vehicle components under defined test conditions.

Work closely with OEM program managers and clients to position CAE-based solutions and manage technical/customer relationships.

Manage and mentor project teams to ensure high-quality project delivery.

Support proposals, presentations, and technical discussions with customers.

Travel to customer locations within India as required.

Required Skills & Expertise

Strong hands-on experience in crash analysis using LS-Dyna, Primer, Ansa, or HYPERWORKS.

Proven experience in full vehicle crash simulations and meeting safety/performance requirements.

Good understanding of BIW modeling, composites, adhesives, and structural behavior.

Knowledge of plastic/composite part design, molding, and manufacturing processes.

Experience in NVH and topology optimization using Nastran (preferred).

Strong project management, team handling, and client coordination skills.

Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities with the capability to engage with OEM program managers.

Ability to prepare and present technical proposals and reports effectively.

Good-to-Have Skills

Knowledge of plastic part molding and plastic material/processing.

Exposure to lightweight structural design solutions.

Familiarity with emerging CAE methodologies in vehicle safety and optimization.

#CAE #StructuralEngineering #CrashAnalysis #LSDyna #Ansa #Hyperworks #Nastran #FiniteElementAnalysis #VehicleSafety #AutomotiveEngineering #BIW #NVH #TopologyOptimization #EngineeringJobs #CAEJobs #AutomotiveJobs #PuneJobs #HiringNow #LeadEngineer #TeamLead #ProjectManagement #LSDyna #Primer #Ansa #HYPERWORKS #BIWmodeling #FEAmodels #OEM #AutomotiveOEM #CAELead #CAEsimulations #OpenToWork #Nastran #CAEstructural #CAEprojectmanager