Finite Element Analysis Senior Lead Engineer - QuEST Global Engineering Services
Windsor, CT
About the Job
Quest Global is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the world’s fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.
We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.
As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.
The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Engineer with 9 or more years of experience to lead and manage our FEA efforts and drive innovation in our product design processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and conducting advanced simulations to support design decisions and drive product development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the design and execution of complex FEA simulations on a variety of mechanical components and systems
• Build, develop and implement advanced simulation models and algorithms to support product development and innovation
• Analyze and interpret simulation results to make design recommendations and drive continuous improvement
• Post-process results to determine if products meet customer requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that simulations accurately reflect product behavior and meet project requirements
• Mentor and guide FEA engineers and contribute to their professional development
• Develop and implement FEA best practices and standards within the organization
• Perform reviews of technical analysis and documentation of other engineers
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry developments and emerging simulation technologies
• Contribute to the growth and success of the FEA team and the organization as a whole
• Represent the FEA team and the organization in industry forums and conferences.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• 9 or more years of experience in conducting FEA simulations in an industrial or academic setting
• Strong understanding of solid mechanics and finite element analysis
• Advanced proficiency in using simulation software such as ANSYS, ABAQUS, or NASTRAN
• Extensive experience leading teams of FEA engineers
• Excellent ability to interpret and present simulation results effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Demonstrated leadership and technical project planning and estimation skills
• A track record of driving innovation and continuous improvement in simulation processes and practices
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
Quest Global is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA