FEA Simulation Engineer

About the company

AUBERT & DUVAL Engineering India is a new and growing subsidiary of Aubert & Duval SAS of France, world leader in the manufacturing of closed die forging components for the aerospace and energy markets, located in the AEQUS SEZ, Belagavi, Karnataka, India. Our company provides engineering support to Aubert & Duval technical teams located worldwide, and also to SQUAD Forging India Pvt. Ltd., a Joint Venture between AEQUS and Aubert & Duval, located in Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

SQuAD specializes in aerospace engine and structural parts like; landing gear, braking system and other closed die forging components. SQuAD processes titanium, nickel base alloys as well as aluminum and steel. SQuAD works also with customers in automotive, power generation, and oil & gas markets to manufacture their critical parts.

Responsibilities

• Perform simulation studies of forging operations using Transvalor Forge
• Prepare finite element mesh using CATIA, prepare and launch simulations
• Work in tandem with the technical teams and expert in France to prioritize simulations studies and resources
• Ensure the correlation between the field and the simulation; improve the prediction of simulation means.
• Present and analyze simulation results / case studies
• Develop parametric CATIA V5 2D drawings and 3D models
• Interface with technical teams during development projects
• Perform feasibility study of various process steps to produce closed die forging parts during RFQ, taking into account existing robust production processes and equipment capabilities.
• Provide technical support for failure analysis of forging tools
• Acquire new skills in contact with the technical teams of Aubert & Duval France, especially in the field of close die forging for the aerospace industry

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering
• >3 years experience in simulation of mechanical systems using Forge NXT , Abaqus, Deform, Ansys, Autoform
• Design experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Forging or casting part design or sheet metal
• Mechanical systems
• Experience in interfacing / regular communication with an external party (customer / supplier)
• Open minded, and is able to propose alternatives or design improvements
• Must possess excellent communication, team working and time management skills.
• Knowledge in programming: C/C++, fortran, Python, VBA is a plus
• CATIA V5 experience on the following workbenches is a plus: Generative Structural Analysis, Advanced Meshing Tools, Part Design, Generative Shape Design, Assembly Design, Drafting
• Experience in aerospace industry is a plus
• Knowledge of French language is a plus