Lead FEA Mechanical Analysis Engineer – Aerospace

QDSSJobsOhio; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

QDSSJobsOhio is seeking an experienced FEA Mechanical Analysis Engineer to lead finite element analyses for aircraft engines components in an onsite Cincinnati role. You will develop high-fidelity analyses, validate results, and drive technical decisions with leadership and customers.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in gas-turbine/turbo-machinery design, strong ANSYS experience, and a proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the mechanical design of Gas-turbine or Turbo-machinery components.
• Minimum BS/MS in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience with ANSYS (Classic or Workbench), structural mechanics fundamentals, nonlinear/contact analysis, fatigue, model verification.
• Prepare analysis plans, assumptions, methodology, results, conclusions, and formal FEA reports.
• Participate in technical/design reviews and respond to reviewer or customer comments.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings with GD&T.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for FEA across complex mechanical/aerospace programs.
• Develop, execute, and review high-fidelity linear and nonlinear analyses using ANSYS APDL/Workbench.
• Develop analysis plans, inputs, load cases, acceptance criteria, and estimates for effort and schedule.
• Ensure models are verified and results validated.
• Lead and participate in peer reviews, design reviews, and customer technical reviews; oversee FEA deliverables.
• Develop and standardize FEA best practices, templates, and processes.
• Mentor junior analysts and build organizational FEA capability.
• Communicate complex results, risks, assumptions, and recommendations clearly to customers and leadership.

Skills

FEA expertise

ANSYS experience

Mechanical design

Aerospace engineering

GD&T interpretation

Technical communication

Project management

Peer reviews

Education

BS Mechanical

MS Aerospace

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

QDSSJobsOhio is seeking an experienced FEA Mechanical Analysis Engineer to lead finite element analyses for aircraft engines components in an onsite Cincinnati role. You will develop high-fidelity analyses, validate results, and drive technical decisions with leadership and customers.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in gas-turbine/turbo-machinery design, strong ANSYS experience, and a proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.