Computer-aided Engineering Analyst

Job Description

About the role

Name of the position: CAE Analyst - Crash

Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering or related field

Required Work Experience: 8 - 12 years

Position Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Crash Simulation Analyst to join our R&D team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing virtual crash analyses, ensuring compliance with global safety standards, and supporting vehicle development programs from concept to production.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop and validate finite element models for full vehicle and subsystem crash simulations.
• Perform frontal, side, rear impact, rollover, and pedestrian protection analyses.
• Interpret simulation results and provide design recommendations to improve crashworthiness.
• Collaborate with design, testing, and attribute teams for structural optimization.
• Support physical test correlation and update models based on test feedback.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to NCAP, FMVSS, ECE, AIS crash standards and internal safety requirements.
• Provide design recommendations/trade‑offs to vehicle/chassis/powertrain/body teams; participate in design reviews and cross‑functional forums.
• Develop/deploy CAE methods & standards (templates, macros, best practices); ensure simulation data traceability/version control. [vcollab.com]
• Evaluate new methods (e.g., digital twins, reduced‑order models, AI‑assisted post‑processing) with vendors/partners; pilot for CMB needs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory/safety/performance standards; contribute simulation evidence to DFMEA/APQP artefacts.