Senior Manager - Mfg simulations

Location: Bangalore, India

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Simulation Strategy & Governance

• Establish common simulation methodologies, standards, best practices, and design guidelines across all manufacturing processes.

• Build simulation capability roadmap aligned with future vehicle programs and technologies.

• Drive simulation integration into the product development lifecycle.

Domain Leadership

• Oversee Sheet Metal Forming simulations for BIW, closures, structural and chassis components.

• Oversee Mold Flow simulations for interior, exterior, and functional plastic components.

• Oversee Forging & Casting simulations for powertrain, chassis, suspension, structural and safety components.

Product Development Support

• Drive simulation-based design validation and optimization across all programs.

• Support early concept assessments to improve manufacturability and reduce downstream risks.

• Ensure First Time Right Design from a manufacturing perspective.

Manufacturing Excellence

• Drive reductions in tooling modifications, manufacturing defects, development cycle time, and material consumption.

• Improve process robustness and manufacturing quality through predictive simulation.

• Lead concurrent engineering reviews and virtual manufacturing sign-offs.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with Product Design, Tooling Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Program Management, Purchasing, Quality, and Suppliers.

• Participate in and steer design reviews, gateway reviews, and technology assessments.

Digital Engineering

• Lead simulation automation initiatives.

• Drive adoption of digital engineering, virtual validation, AI-enabled simulations, and predictive manufacturing technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide and review all forming, casting, forging, and mold flow simulation outputs.

• Establish technical review mechanisms and simulation quality benchmarks.

• Mentor and develop the simulation team leads and specialists.

• Drive supplier capability reviews and technology benchmarking.

• Ensure lessons learned are captured and deployed across programs.

• Support manufacturing issue resolution through simulation-driven root cause analysis.

Experience

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.Master's degree in Manufacturing, Tool Engineering, CAE or Product Engineering preferred.

15-20 years in Automotive Product Development and Manufacturing Simulation.Significant experience across Sheet Metal Forming, Plastic Mold Flow, Forging and Casting simulation domains.Experience leading multidisciplinary simulation and CAE teams.

Industry Preferred

Qualifications

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.Master's degree in Manufacturing, Tool Engineering, CAE or Product Engineering preferred.

15-20 years in Automotive Product Development and Manufacturing Simulation.Significant experience across Sheet Metal Forming, Plastic Mold Flow, Forging and Casting simulation domains.Experience leading multidisciplinary simulation and CAE teams.

General Requirements

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