Chaitanya Inamdar
Crash Safety Engineer | SAE Standards Committee Member | Peer Reviewer
- Role
- Lead Structural Cae Engineer at PACCAR
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chaitanya Inamdar
Chaitanya is an accomplished CAE Engineer with over 7 years of experience specializing in Crash Safety, Fatigue, Durability, NVH, and Structural Design within the automotive industry. Proficient in advanced FEA tools such as LS-DYNA, Hypermesh, Abaqus, and ANSYS, Chaitanya excels in developing and validating complex CAE models to optimize vehicle performance and ensure compliance with global safety standards. Currently serving as a Lead Structural CAE Engineer at PACCAR Inc, Chaitanya is focused on designing electric trucks, ensuring structural safety, and contributing to the company’s green energy mission by enhancing vehicle durability and performance through advanced CAE methodologies.Previously, Chaitanya contributed to leading automotive companies such as Stellantis, Ford Motor Company, Rivian, and Hog Technologies, where he gained expertise in occupant safety analysis, regulatory simulations, and design optimization. Awarded the Ford Excellence Award for the successful completion of Annex 8 requirements for Mustang and a Six Sigma Green Belt certified professional, Chaitanya demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement and technical excellence. His ability to analyze real-world performance data, correlate simulation results, and provide design insights has driven measurable improvements in vehicle safety across multiple platforms.
Experience
Lead Structural Cae Engineer
Feb 2024 — Present · Kirkland, WA, US
Performed in-depth Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of components, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and full vehicles using LS-DYNA and Altair products, focusing on front and side impact analysis.• Developed and refined comprehensive FEA models for cabin interiors, exteriors, and structural components to support Design Development and Validation, emphasizing Crash, Durability, Stiffness, NVH, and Strength.• Provided technical expertise and guidance to Engineering Design teams, ensuring optimized component design and durability through simulation-driven insights.• Validated CAE models by supporting testing activities and ensuring strong correlation between simulation results and real-world performance.• Collaborated with suppliers to improve material data accuracy and enhance the fidelity of CAE models.• Improved CAE analysis procedures through method development and continuous process enhancements.• Partnered with Property Owners to integrate CAE insights into the development of new vehicle models.• Managed internal and external CAE resources to ensure seamless project execution and on-time delivery.• Conducted benchmarking tests of PACCAR and competitor vehicles in collaboration with Property Owners to drive product improvements.
Education
Wayne State University
Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering
2017 — 2019
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
2011 — 2015
Trine University
Master's degree, Engineeting Management
Skills
- Matlab
- Photography
- Microsoft Office
- Photoshop
- Microsoft Excel
- Autocad
- Project Planning
- Lightroom
- Solid Edge
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