Senior Advanced Design & Simulation Eng

Job Summary

Senior Advanced Design & Simulation Engineer will provide complex engineering support to the business group application engineering and operations functions specific to product design, design verification via computational analysis, material model generation, material testing support and statistical data analysis, training seminars, and customer support as an engineering design subject matter expert.

This position will provide technical assistance in responding to customer inquiries, design expertise to new product development (NPD) projects, tooling design and optimization, process improvement and optimization, and material development through testing and data analytic support. The role will also provide technical assistance to the Sales and Sales Support teams to effectively service customers and to coach more junior engineering staff using technical and industry experience.

The Senior Advanced Design & Simulation Engineer is expected to have advanced technical capability in computational analysis tools, including programming in Python or equivalent language, development of advanced material models, utilization of parametric analysis techniques, and advanced design analysis such as damage propagation. These capabilities enable adaptation of analytical tools to new and more complex technical challenges.

The role includes horizontal leadership within the technical organization as a subject matter expert in design and analysis, leading training initiatives in advanced engineering concepts and mentoring less experienced personnel. The Senior position is expected to influence the technical approach to modelling, material testing, computational analysis, interpretation of results, and the application of this work across the organization. The role will work in partnership with customer technical staff and the internal operations team.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Design and recommend products for customers to solve problems and meet equipment design requirements. Document projects per Business, Engineering, and Company work instructions to maintain ISO 9001 compliance.
• Actively participate on Strategic Account Teams, build relationships with customers, and provide onsite support through growth of lateral and vertical contact chains.
• Grow sales at assigned accounts by recognizing and participating in new products that are within or extend GT’s core capabilities.
• Maintain reputation as a technical expert in advanced design, computational analysis, process optimization, and material testing.
• Manage projects independently and maintain effective communication between GT project teams, engineering, sales, manufacturing and quality throughout projects.
• Provide technical support and coaching to junior engineering staff on design, analysis, and materials.
• Review applications/projects for accuracy and completeness, providing comments and/or approvals as appropriate.
• Provide technical assistance to manufacturing via advanced engineering support and computational analysis to ensure high-quality, consistent products that meet specifications and optimize operational processes.
• Provide advanced engineering services at customer locations and at industry conferences to demonstrate GT’s technical competency and pursue opportunities.
• Develop advanced computational models, techniques, and analytical tools for use across the organization through programming and modification of analytical capabilities.
• Provide training and development to junior staff on advanced engineering and design topics and share expertise horizontally across the organization.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education/Certifications: B.S. in Engineering discipline required. Advanced degree preferred.

Skills and Experience:

• Ideal candidate will have 10+ years of engineering experience using computer-driven computational design for stress, thermal and vibration analysis. 5-10 years in an engineering role required. Customer-facing experience preferred.
• Design experience using 2D and 3D drafting and modeling software (ABAQUS, ANSYS or SolidWorks).
• Programming in Python or equivalent language.
• Experience with material modelling software such as DigiMat.
• Experience with material testing and material data analysis preferred.
• Previous customer-facing experience desired.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Effective technical communication/presentation skills with internal and external customers.
• Ability to travel 10-20% of the time for customer meetings.

Job Environment

Physical Requirements: Standing occasionally; Sitting frequently; Lifting up to 10 lbs without assistance; Carrying up to 10 lbs; Walking occasionally; Hearing and vision requirements as described;

Mental Requirements: Problem solving frequently; Decision making to a moderate impact; Supervise rarely; Interpret data frequently; Organize frequently; Read/write frequently; Communicate frequently.

Work Environment: Noises typical of an office with computers and printers; High/low temperatures rarely;

Additional Qualifications

This position requires U.S. Person status as defined by ITAR for authorized access to data controlled under ITAR.

Note: This Job Description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed. All requirements are subject to change. Greene, Tweed provides a benefits package including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401k, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Greene, Tweed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any federally protected class.

Drug Free Workplace: Greene, Tweed is a Drug Free Workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation as required by law.