Senior Finite Element Analysis Engineer (FEA)

Job description

**Role & responsibilities** - Perform **stress analysis** and **FEA simulations** to validate mechanical integrity of components such as fans, compressors, casings, combustors, turbines, and structures. - Apply **FEA tools** (e.g., Abaqus, Ansys, LS-Dyna) to predict mechanical behavior under various loading conditions including fatigue (low & high cycle), creep, vibration, thermal loads, and extreme operating scenarios (blade-out, over-speed, burst duct). - Conduct **mechanical integrity assessments** to ensure product robustness and compliance with design requirements. - Support **in-service engine safety** through stress analysis and mechanical evaluations. - Lead **Design of Experiments (DoE)** and mechanical testing to validate stress predictions and improve design reliability. - Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure designs meet performance, manufacturability, cost, and weight targets. - Define and execute analysis plans aligned with project milestones, cost, and quality goals. - Recommend design optimizations using **Robust Engineering** principles and stress analysis insights. - Drive continuous improvement in **FEA methods**, stress analysis processes, and mechanical integrity tools. - Act as a subject matter expert in **stress analysis** and **FEA**, sharing knowledge across engineering functions. **Preferred candidate profile** - Strong experience in **Finite Element Analysis (FEA)** using tools such as **Abaqus, Ansys, LS-Dyna**. - Proficiency in **stress analysis**, mechanical behavior prediction, and failure mechanism evaluation. - Familiarity with meshing tools (e.g., Hypermesh, Unigraphics) and data management systems (e.g., Teamcenter). - Understanding of material science, crack propagation, contact mechanics, and thermo-mechanical fatigue. - Ability to communicate complex **FEA and stress analysis** results to internal and external stakeholders. - Knowledge of aerospace product integrity, liability, and certification frameworks. **Qualifications:** - Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering (BE/BTech/MSc/MEng). - 2 to 9 years of hands-on experience in **FEA**, **stress analysis**, and **mechanical integrity** in aerospace or related industries.