Lead Composite Simulation Engineer - RTM & CFD

Albany International Corp.; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany International Corp. is seeking a Simulation Process Specialist to lead advanced modeling efforts predicting composite performance and optimizing manufacturing processes.

The role blends solid mechanics, heat transfer, and fluid flow with in-house tool development, aiming to streamline workflows and boost robustness. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of numerical simulation experience in R&D or academic settings, strong programming skills, and proficiency with major CAE packages.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience using numerical simulation tools such as FEA or CFD in R&D or academic settings.
• Strong fundamental knowledge in engineering mechanics, including solids, fluids, and heat transfer.
• Experience developing from first principles mathematical models of physical processes.
• Knowledge of mechanical behavior and structural test methods for composite materials.
• Proficiency in MS Office and excellent written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of advanced simulation models to predict composite performance and support design and manufacturing decisions.
• Select and implement effective solution strategies using commercial simulation tools and custom-developed computational routines.
• Apply expertise in solid mechanics, heat transfer, and fluid flow to analyze and model complex physical behaviors.
• Streamline, automate, and enhance existing modeling workflows to improve efficiency, robustness, and scalability.
• Develop, maintain, and extend in-house simulation tools and scripts through strong programming and software development skills.
• Develop experimentally validated process modeling methods such as weaving, forming, and RTM using numerical simulations.
• Work closely with simulation technology specialists, as well as design and process engineers, to develop methods, define requirements and validate implemented methods.

Skills

Composite modeling

Numerical methods

Programming

Communication

Education

MSc/PhD Mechanical Eng

Mech Eng related field

Tools

PAM-RTM

MoldFlow

StarCCM+

Fluent

Abaqus

LS-DYNA

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Job description

Albany International Corp. is seeking a Simulation Process Specialist to lead advanced modeling efforts predicting composite performance and optimizing manufacturing processes.

The role blends solid mechanics, heat transfer, and fluid flow with in-house tool development, aiming to streamline workflows and boost robustness. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of numerical simulation experience in R&D or academic settings, strong programming skills, and proficiency with major CAE packages.