Component Design & Simulation Manager

We are seeking a highly accomplished and technically driven Senior Manager - Component Design & Simulation (CAD/FEA) to lead advanced engineering simulation and component development initiatives. This leadership role will oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams responsible for structural durability, fatigue life prediction, thermal performance, and advanced CAE-driven product validation. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in CAD/FEA methodologies, strong people leadership capabilities, and a proven track record of driving high-performance engineering solutions for complex mechanical systems and components. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and mentor engineering managers and simulation teams executing: Structural analysis Fatigue & durability simulations Thermal & coupled-field simulations Linear and nonlinear FEA studies - Drive end-to-end component development activities from concept to production validation. - Establish engineering simulation strategies, best practices, and design standards. - Collaborate closely with product engineering, manufacturing, R&D, testing, and quality teams. - Review and approve simulation methodologies, assumptions, boundary conditions, and validation approaches. - Ensure optimization of component performance, reliability, weight, and manufacturability. - Guide root-cause analysis and failure investigations using CAE insights. - Lead design reviews and technical decision-making for critical engineering programs. - Manage project timelines, resource allocation, budgets, and stakeholder communication. - Build and scale high-performing simulation and CAD engineering teams. - Drive innovation through automation, AI-driven simulation workflows, and digital engineering initiatives.