Role Summary / Purpose
- Engineering Technical Leader - FEA will play a key role of project management and leading execution of FEA for various subsystems.
Essential Responsibilities
Lead project management and execution of FEA / CFD projects for engineering team.Connect across engineering team and collaborate on planning and execution of FEACFD projects, collaborate with sub-section managers on analysis requirements, resource planning, etc.Interdependently lead the execution of FEA for various sub-systems like Cabs, platform, truck etc during different phases of projects like design and development, reliability solutions, etc.Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory and Wabtec specifications in execution of FEA projects.Proactively work with Leadership to shape technology roadmap for the team leading to effectiveness and efficiency improvement.Collaborate with external partners on outsourcing of projects, creating clear scope of work, follow business processes on purchase request / PO for engagement, collaborate with finance team on invoicing the effort for external partnersEnsure archival of projects using right tools, processes and documentationAct as a mentor for lesser experienced members in global team setup.Must lead multiple complex projects by adhering to Wabtec processes while meeting business standards and program product requirements.Influence the technical direction for tools, techniques used for FEAAssure proper documentation of technical data generated and utilize same for training and effort optimization.Represent the teambusiness in technical matters to customers, regulatory agencies, consultants, cross functional teams.Take the FEA through technical reviews. Document the technical data consistent with Engineering policies and quality procedures.Interfacing with cross functional stakeholders across the organization.Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.Participate in organizational initiatives and team activities.Qualifications / Requirements
Master's degree in mechanical engineering from reputed institute with 10 to 15 years of hands-on experience demonstrating expertise and experience in driving technical solutions using FEA, CFD. Experience in FEA of mechanical components, sub-systems for locomotive, rolling stock, light and heavy fabrication / engineering industry will be an added advantage.Desired Characteristics
10-15 years hand on experience in FEA tools like Hyperworks, Ansys, Ansys workbenchDeep interest in mechanical engineering and FEA for design and developmentReview projects and propose way forward for engineering calculations and guide the team according to calculations best practices.Able to take ownership and drive projects to conclusive closures.Should be able to perform structural analysis of metals, sheet metals using suitable material models.Translate actual problem to FEA model, execute analysis, interpret analysis results & select best solution in collaboration with design teamknowledge on global standards like EN / GOST / DVS standards for assessment of structures and welds.Hands on experience with different types of FEA like Static, Dynamics, Modal, Random, Harmonic, non-linear etc.Hands on experience on FEA for locomotive or rail domain structural components, sub-systems - light and heavy fabrication, sheet metal designs,Good written and verbal communication skills in English.