Lead Stress Engineer

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities: • Perform structural analysis on aero engine / turbomachinery components • Perform structural analysis of a complex nature using conventional hand calculation and computational analysis on Metallics / Composites • Work with offshore and global teams to understand project scope including analysis domain, boundary condition, material models, type of analysis etc. • Active Coordinator for multiple groups that include Design, Aerodynamics and Structures teams for Project specific inputs. • Ability to work autonomously and prioritize multiple projects • Review technical presentations, interpret the results and present the same to Customer • Expertise in dealing with Design and Technical Discipline reviews • Responsible for ensuring 100% quality and on-time delivery • Conduct project review meetings to share the lessons learned and best practices to the team to improve the quality • Responsible for providing alternative solutions on field issues • Responsible for  process improvements by developing Automation tools • Work on complex CAE problems to assist product development • Prepare Technical proposals and Business cases for new process improvement areas • Perform Design Modifications as per need and validating the same with FEA • Demonstrate Excellent Technical, Project Management, Interpersonal and Problem solving skills Mandatory skills: • Minimum 5 years of experience in Stress analysis of Aero engine components using commercial Finite Element Analysis tool. • Should have a basic knowledge in FEA Theory, Solid mechanics, Machine design and Fatigue. • Expertise in handling various structural analysis tools preferably ANSYS Classic, Ansys Workbench, HyperMesh etc • 2D & 3D Finite Element modeling of simple, moderate and complex components (Hexahedral & tetrahedral elements) using ANSYS-APDL or Workbench • Linear and non-linear static stress analysis (Geometric, Material and contact Linearity) using ANSYS-APDL or Workbench • Modal, Harmonic and transient Dynamic stress analysis using ANSYS-APDL or Workbench • Strength, stability and Durability of components • Damage tolerance analysis to estimate fracture life • Should able to develop/modify APDL Macros • Should able to build/update FE Models in HyperMesh. Desired Skills: • Experience in scripting using Matlab, VB,TCL/Tk, Python is an added advantage • Knowledge of Hand Calculations, Standards and Design codes is an added advantage • Basic Knowledge of CAD tools is and added advantage