CAE Project Manager

Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India in Chennai is seeking a CAE Project Lead to steer automotive simulation programs with a focus on crash analysis, NVH and durability. You will coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver validated results and drive engineering decisions.

The role requires 10+ years in Automotive CAE and OEM exposure, along with proficiency in ANSA, PAM-CRASH/LS-DYNA and Abaqus. Chennai-based, onsite role with global program impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Automotive CAE experience.
• Mandatory crash analysis expertise.
• OEM experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAE planning, simulation convergence, and validation activities.
• Coordinate simulation across Design, Testing, Architecture, and Programs.
• Drive technical reviews and engineering decisions.
• Ensure timely delivery of simulation results and milestones.
• Promote design optimization and lessons learned.

Skills

CAE project leadership

Crash analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

BE/M.E. in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering

Tools

ANSA

PAM-CRASH / LS-DYNA

Abaqus

MetaPost

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 and lightweighting 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.