Technical Manager - Structures

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 10 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