Lead FEA Engineer

Quest Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Quest Global, located in Houston, TX, seeks a Mechanical Engineer with 8+ years of engineering analysis to perform FE analyses on enclosure, turbine and related components using ANSYS and Hypermesh. You will apply FE methods to assess stress, thermal, dynamic and fatigue life, providing clear results to clients.

The role requires collaboration with technical and project leads, development of analysis approaches, and timely delivery of deliverables.

Qualifications

• We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 8+ years of experience in engineering analysis.
• Strong knowledge of FE methods including stress, thermal, dynamic and fatigue life evaluation.
• Hands-on experience with ANSYS Workbench/APDL and Hypermesh is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform FE analysis of enclosure, gas turbine, steam turbine, wind turbine, aero engine and turbo machinery components using ANSYS and Hypermesh.
• Develop analysis approach notes and estimate time required for analyses; present results to customers.
• Collaborate with technical leads and project leads; participate in reviews.

Skills

FEA analysis

Stress analysis

Dynamic analysis

Fatigue life evaluation

Thermal analysis

Fracture mechanics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

ANSYS Classic (APDL)

Hypermesh

Job description

Job Requirements

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

Job Requirements

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

What You Will Do

• Perform Finite Element Analysis of Enclosure/Gas Turbine/Steam Turbine/ Wind Turbines/Aero engine/ Turbo machinery components using ANSYS Classic, Ansys workbench and UGNX.


• Knowledge of Hypermesh will be an added advantage.


• Should understand the physics of the problem & offer simplified FEM solution to customer.


• Develop approach note for the project, Estimate time required to perform the analysis & perform feasibility study.


• Must be able to perform FE analysis independently & present to customer.


• Collaborate with the technical Leads & Project leads in scheduling deliverables of each activity.


• Take part in internal technical reviews as well as customer reviews.

What You Will Bring

• Mechanical Engineer with 8+ years of experience in the field of Engineering Analysis.


• Must have sound knowledge in working principles of Enclosure/Gas Turbine/Steam Turbine/ Wind Turbines/Wind Turbines/Aero engine/ Turbo machinery & should have hands on experience in performing Analysis on mechanical components.


• Must Have excellent understanding of Stress Analysis, thermal, Dynamic & Fatigue Life evaluation


• Should have sound knowledge of Strengths of materials & Fracture mechanics.


• Should have ability to simplify the physical problem to mathematical model using FEM, techniques.


• Must have excellent understanding of FINITE ELEMENT METHODS


• Must have good experience in ANSYS Workbeach. Experience in APDL/Classic will be an added advantage.

Pay Range:

$90,000 to $120,000/ year

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements

This role is considered an on-site position located in Houston, Texas

• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.


• Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking

Travel Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, 0% of travel is required.

Citizenship Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.

Full-time (Regular)

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Referral program


• Vision insurance


• Short/Long Term Disability