Manager R&D - CAE

KYOCERA AVX Components Europe Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Manager R&D to oversee structural simulation tasks for automotive sensor products. This role requires a strong background in CAE and FEA tools, coupled with leadership and customer focus in a dynamic engineering environment. The ideal candidate will manage the entire product development cycle, ensuring design validation and addressing complex mechanical challenges. If you are motivated, organized, and ready to drive innovation in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of experience in structural simulation and automotive product development.
• Hands-on experience with plastic, sheet metal, and sensor-related components.

Responsibilities

• Lead a structural simulation team in developing advanced mechanical components.
• Perform static, dynamic, and fatigue life simulations using FEM models.

Skills

Structural Simulation

Leadership

Customer Orientation

Analytical Mindset

Communication Skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Hypermesh

MSc Patran

Job description

Company: KYOCERA AVX Components (New Delhi) Pvt Ltd.

Job Title: Manager R&D - CAE

Location: #14, 3rd Floor, HM Geneva House, Cunningham Road, Vasanth Nagar Bengaluru – 560052, Karnataka, India

Industry: Production Company, Electrical Engineering (ca. 220 employees)

Employment Type:Full time

Employees Union: No

Job Summary

The role of Assistant Manager R&D focuses on managing structural simulation tasks and solving complex mechanical design problems for automotive sensor products. The position requires a technically skilled individual with a strong background in CAE and FEA tools, materials science, and automotive component development. The ideal candidate demonstrates leadership, customer focus, and a proactive attitude in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a structural simulation team in developing advanced mechanical components
• Perform static, dynamic, and fatigue life simulations using linear and nonlinear FEM models
• Handle complex simulations, including rubber and O-ring behavior
• Apply CAE tools and optimization techniques for structural analysis and design validation
• Manage the full product development cycle from concept through verification and validation
• Develop and validate simulation models, correlating with experimental results
• Address and resolve design issues related to strength, durability, and manufacturability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve mechanical challenges in sensor products

Requirements

• Education:
  • Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience:
  • 12–15 years of experience in structural simulation and automotive product development
  • Hands-on experience with plastic, sheet metal, and sensor-related components
  • Experience in fatigue life assessment and experimental validation procedures
• Knowledge:
  • Expertise in CAE tools (e.g., Hypermesh, MSc Patran) and FEA analysis techniques
  • Solid understanding of material behavior (metals, plastics, hyperelastic materials)
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as molding, stamping, welding, and soldering
• Skills:
  • Strong communication and leadership capabilities
  • Proficiency in MS Office tools
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to set priorities and take decisions
  • High level of customer orientation and willingness to drive innovation
• Attributes:
  • Motivated, organized, and delivery focused
  • Team-oriented with a proactive, hands-on approach
  • Willingness to work in a cross-functional environment

Are you interested?

Please send us your detailed application, including your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date. We are looking forward to meeting you.