Associate Engineer

Job ID: ((3803)) Alternate Locations: ((Chennai)) Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership. Job Summery: Support product qualification by leveraging predictive modeling tools such as ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, Nastran and Moldflow to help reduce time to market. Break down complex problems into manageable components by applying core physics principles, translating insights into practical improvements. Assist in developing methodologies and documentation, while incorporating automation into the modeling of new products wherever feasible. Perform detailed analyses by understanding key parameters and functionalities of numerical simulations, particularly in Finite Element analysis (Structural FEA Simulations) . Job Responsibilities by Capability: Capability / Percent of time (Total = 100%) Primary Job Responsibilities Business Acumen – 40% Aligning Simulation Outcomes with Business Goals: Ensure that FEA simulations provide actionable insights that support product development and efficiency improvements; Work closely with product design, engineering, and management teams to ensure that simulation work aligns with consumer needs, project timelines, and business strategies. Identify opportunities where simulation tools can accelerate development processes, reduce prototyping costs & time, and innovate faster to maintain a competitive edge. Use FEA insights to anticipate potential design or operational risks, helping to avoid costly mistakes and ensuring regulatory compliance where necessary; Supports in making process improvements that can reduce time-to-market. Problem Solving & Analytical skills – 20% Break down multifaceted FEA problems into smaller, manageable components. Identify key variables, boundary conditions, and critical physics that impact performance. Analyze simulation data to extract meaningful insights, trends, and patterns. Use results to identify root causes of performance issues or inefficiencies in designs using a systematic approach; Seek innovative solutions to overcome engineering constraints Ensure the accuracy of simulations by validating results against experimental data or established benchmarks; Adopt an iterative approach, refining models and simulations to improve accuracy and relevance to real-world applications. Communication – 20% Participates / presents in cross-functional and internal team discussions to work seamlessly across disciplines as needed to execute product qualification initiatives. Clearly communicates technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through detailed test reports and presentations. Technical Mastery, Market insights, Innovation & Research fundamentals – 20% Apply a deep understanding of FEA, thermal and material properties to solve problems in areas such as heat transfer, flow behavior, Finite element analysis, multiphase flow and aerodynamics. Stay informed about industry trends and competitive products, ensuring that simulation results help position the company’s products effectively in the marketplace. Demonstrates expertise in using simulation tools such as ANSYS mechanical, Abaqus or similar platforms to solve FEA related problems. Proficient in creating complex geometry, applying boundary conditions, and generating high-quality meshes for accurate simulations. Applies optimization methods (e.g., Design of Experiments, parametric analysis) to improve product design and performance based on simulation outcomes. Incorporates new technologies such as machine learning or AI to enhance simulation speed and accuracy, improving the development process. Education: B.E / B.Tech/ M.E/ M.Tech/MS (Mechanical engg, Aerospace engg, Chemical engg, Polymer tech), Masters in Fluid mechanics Work Experience: No of Years Type of Experience 1 – 4 years FEA simulations like Static, Dynamic, implicit, and explicit simulations Linear / Non-linear simulations Thermal engineering analysis Technical Requirements: Required Must be proficient in ANSYS-mechanical / Abaqus / Nastran Basic knowledge on CAD tools and automation Preferred Ansys Mechanical / Abaqus / Nastran