Technical Manager - Structures

Cadfem Engineering Services; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadfem Engineering Services in Pune seeks a seasoned leader to head our Structural Mechanics simulation team. The role requires deep ANSYS and FEA expertise, guiding domain specialists and driving high-impact engagements with strategic customers.

The leader will oversee technical sales cycles, mentor engineers, and represent CADFEM in executive reviews, shaping solutions for diverse applications. Travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering with 10+ years of experience using ANSYS or other commercial FEA software.
• Strong knowledge in Structural, Thermal, Vibration, Multiphysics, Nonlinear, Fatigue and Explicit Dynamics analysis.
• Excellent soft skills and ability to lead technical teams across functions.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Structural Mechanics application engineers, fostering technical excellence and collaboration.
• Oversee the full technical sales lifecycle from discovery to deployment and customer outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to strategic customers and align simulation strategies with business goals.
• Partner with sales to build pipeline and develop customer-centric growth strategies.
• Champion process improvement and change management to improve team efficiency.
• Represent CADFEM in executive briefings and high-level technical reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Soft skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Willing to travel

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned and technically proficient leader to head our Structural Mechanics simulation team. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in diverse Finite Element Analysis (FEA) topics. This leadership role involves guiding domain specialists, driving high-impact technical engagements with strategic customers, and aligning simulation solutions with real-world product challenges. A broad understanding of Structural Mechanics disciplines and a strategic mindset are essential to deliver value across diverse applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Structural Mechanics application engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Oversee the full technical sales lifecycle from discovery and solution design to demonstrations, evaluations, and deployment, ensuring impactful customer outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to strategic customers, understanding their engineering challenges and aligning simulation strategies with business objectives.
• Partner with sales teams to build pipeline, prioritize opportunities, and develop customer-centric growth strategies.
• Champion process improvement and change management to drive team efficiency and scalability.
• Represent CADFEM in strategic customer engagements, executive briefings, and high-level technical reviews to reinforce credibility and thought leadership.

Job Location

Pune

Requirements

• Desired Candidate Profile: Masters degree in engineering with 10+ YoE using ANSYS or other commercial FEA software.
• Strong knowledge in Structural, Thermal, Vibration, Multiphysics, Nonlinear, Fatigue and Explicit Dynamics analysis.
• Excellent Soft skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage cross‑functional collaboration.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 30% of time.

Job Type

Full time