Manager - Modeling & Simulation

What You'll Do

This position entails leading a dynamic team of approximately 10-12 skilled individuals of the Modeling and Simulation (M&S) group. The incumbent will guide, coach, and mentor team members to make them future ready. Nurture continuous learning environment, consistently developing and enhancing the team's technical proficiencies to deliver top-notch simulation expertise that aligns with both current and future business requirements. The Modeling and Simulation team will be tightly linked with various key growth programs from Aero FED business in addition to building and enhancing technology capabilities of M&S team through Accuracy, Speed and autonomous models of various electrical products. The incumbent will partner with local & global stakeholders to drive project success and achieve strategic objectives for the business and M&S team.

Job Responsibilities Would Include

• People Responsibilities:
• Lead team of 10-12 talented individuals and guide, coach and mentor them to become future ready
• Select, hire and retain employees in the team by career guidance and people development
• Develop short term and long-term goals for the team aligned to upskilling areas of digitalization, AI/ML.
• Stakeholder Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain relationships with local & global stakeholders.
• Meet stakeholder expectations on R / D / E portfolio by assigning right resources on projects thereby enabling them for faster product development. Maintain strong partnership to ensure analysis first deployment, 100% FPY on tests through accurate simulation models.
• Create culture of continuous improvement to bring in value add in terms of cost, quality and schedule.
• Technology Responsibilities:
• Continuously develop and enhance the technical capabilities of the team to provide best in class simulation expertise in line with present and future business needs.
• Work with business stakeholders to secure funding to strengthen technology development in modeling and simulation domain
• Provide leadership to constantly update and mature technologies based on Technology Roadmap set for the team in line with business product roadmap and product strategies.
• Organizational Responsibilities:
• Constantly strive towards percolating team's expertise in to new sites / businesses to get more meaningful engagements.
• Participate in organization initiatives / discussion and add value by leading initiatives effectively
• Effective collaboration with broader M&S group to drive consistency in the simulation approaches
  
  

Qualifications

8+ years with Masters degree / 5+ years with PhD - Extensive experience in Modeling & Simulation, coupled with demonstrated success in talent management, coaching, and capability development. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and create a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning

Skills

Should have demonstrated skills in:

• Strong expertise in Physics-Based Modeling & Simulation across component, subsystem, and system levels, with the ability to provide technical leadership in Structural mechanics and dynamics, Thermal and Flow
• Strong understanding of Multiphysics Modeling and Co-Simulation methodologies involving structural-electromagnetic, thermo-mechanical, electro-thermal, fluid-structure interaction (FSI)
• Proven experience in developing and deploying Digital Engineering workflows integrating CAD, CAE, optimization and simulation automation to accelerate product development and improve engineering productivity.
• Working knowledge of AI/ML applications in engineering, including surrogate modeling, Reduced Order Models (ROMs)
• Demonstrated experience in supporting NPI/NTI programs, applying simulation-led design methodologies to improve performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and speed-to-market.
• Sound understanding of material science, failure mechanisms, heat transfer, electromagnetics, plasma physics, manufacturing processes, and product validation methodologies.
  
  

Accountability - Can be relied upon to take ownership of complex and challenging problems that are critical to business success. Demonstrates a strong commitment to delivering results, overcoming obstacles, and ensuring successful outcomes.

Passion and Drive - Approaches goals and responsibilities with energy, enthusiasm, and a positive mindset. Consistently demonstrates determination and perseverance in accomplishing objectives and driving meaningful impact.

Interpersonal Effectiveness - Understands and appreciates the unique strengths, perspectives, and motivations of individuals. Builds strong relationships and collaborates effectively across teams, functions, and organizational boundaries to achieve shared goals.

Strategic Thinking - Leverages technical expertise and business acumen to shape long-term technology strategies and advance organizational capabilities. Anticipates future trends and aligns technology investments with business priorities and portfolio growth opportunities.

Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking - Applies structured problem-solving methodologies to address complex technical and business challenges. Thoroughly investigates issues, explores multiple sources of information, and identifies innovative and effective solutions. Demonstrates strong analytical judgment, uncovers root causes and hidden issues, and looks beyond the obvious to deliver sustainable outcomes.