CAE Project Manager

Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India in Chennai seeks a CAE Project Lead to drive automotive CAE activities across development programs, including simulation planning, convergence management, and cross-functional coordination. A strong Crash Analysis capability is mandatory, with exposure to NVH and Durability simulations. 10+ years in Automotive CAE is required.

OEM experience is mandatory. You will lead reviews, resolve issues, and ensure timely delivery of results while driving

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Automotive CAE.
• Lead CAE activities and project execution.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• OEM experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAE planning, simulation convergence, and validation activities.
• Coordinate simulation activities across Design, Testing, Architecture, and Program teams.
• Drive technical reviews, issue resolution, and engineering decision-making.
• Ensure timely delivery of simulation results and project milestones.
• Drive design optimization, process improvement, and lessons learned.

Skills

Crash analysis

NVH analysis

Durability analysis

CFD

Cross-functional coordination

Education

B.E./M.E. in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering

Tools

ANSA

PAM-CRASH / LS-DYNA

Abaqus

MetaPost

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description – CAE Project Lead

Location:

Chennai

Experience:

10+ Years

Education:

B.E./M.E. in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering

Role Summary

Lead CAE activities for automotive vehicle development programs, including simulation planning, convergence management, technical decision-making, and cross-functional coordination. Strong expertise in Crash Analysis (mandatory) is required, with exposure to NVH and Strength & Durability simulations. CFD knowledge is an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead CAE planning, simulation convergence, and validation activities.
• Coordinate simulation activities across Design, Testing, Architecture, and Program teams.
• Drive technical reviews, issue resolution, and engineering decision-making.
• Ensure timely delivery of simulation results and project milestones.
• Drive design optimization, process improvement, and lessons learned.

Technical Skills

• Automotive CAE and structural simulation expertise.
• Mandatory experience in Crash analysis.
• Knowledge of NVH and Strength & Durability analysis.
• Understanding of vehicle systems, structural engineering, and regulatory requirements.
• Design optimization knowledge.

Software Skills

• ANSA
• PAM-CRASH / LS-DYNA
• Abaqus
• MetaPost

Required Experience

• 10+ years in Automotive CAE.
• Experience leading CAE activities and project execution.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• OEM experience is mandatory.