Finite Element Analysis Lead Engineer

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Company: Quest Global Manufacturing

Location: Chula Vista, CA 91911

Description:

Job Description

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 looking for an experienced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Engineer with 6-9 years of experience to lead 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


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
    6-9 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
    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.


Quest Global is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA

Additional Information

Utilize hand calculations, Finite Element Analysis and other tools to perform structural stress substantiation
Provide technical recommendations to repair engineers and report-writing skills to thoroughly document analysis methodology, assumptions.

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