Hiring Technical CAE Manager | Chennai

Alten; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN is hiring a Senior Manager CAE- Technical to lead global engineering teams in cutting-edge automotive projects. You will drive program execution, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.

The role covers model setup with HyperMesh/ANSA and simulations using Abaqus, Nastran, and Optistruct. Strong leadership, cross-cultural collaboration, and a track record in CAE are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Mechanical/Automobile engineering.
• 12+ years of CAE experience in automotive.
• Experience managing large-scale, multi-site programs.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead model setup and FE workflow for projects.
• Oversee simulations, interpretation, and convergence checks.
• Drive program execution across global engineering teams.
• Manage stakeholders and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Provide design suggestions to optimize geometry and materials.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Decision making

Education

Bachelor/Master in Mechanical/Automobile

Tools

HyperMesh

ANSA

Abaqus

Nastran

Optistruct

nCode

FEM-FAT

FESafe

Job description

ALTEN is Hiring for Senior Manager CAE- Technical.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to lead our global engineering teams in the development of cutting-edge automotive projects. As a key member of our organization, you will drive program execution, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Model setup Tools: HyperMesh / ANSA

• Preparation of component / subsystem / full vehicle level FE model (meshing, connections, assembly, integration, load case setup) and experience in handling
• include files
• FE model checks
• Mass balancing checks

Simulations Tools Abaqus (Standard), Nastran, Optistruct, nCode, FEM-FAT, FESafe

• Linear and Non-linear static analysis for stiffness, strength, rigidity evaluation
• Fatigue analysis for evaluation of damage criteria and life prediction (S-N / E-N methods)
• Test vs FEA correlation
• Good in resolving convergence issues and results interpretation and validation
• Optimization studies
• Design suggestions in geometry
• Material modifications like grade change or type of material

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelors / Masters degree in Mechanical/Automobile
• 12+years of experience in CAE domain and project/program management
• Proven experience in the automotive domain
• Experience managing large-scale, multi-site global programs.

Leadership Competencies:

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Experience working in global, cross-cultural environments

Looking only for Immediate to 15days joiner.