
Senior Manager, Quality Assurance – FEA Engineer
Walmart
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Bentonville • United States
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Salary
💰 $90,000 - $180,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Conduct finite element analysis simulations to evaluate structural behavior and performance of mechanical components, assemblies, and systems.
- Collaborate with design and development teams to define simulation objectives, constraints, and boundary conditions.
- Develop and implement FEA models using software tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar platforms.
- Perform static, dynamic, thermal, and modal analyses to assess mechanical response under different operating conditions.
- Interpret simulation results and provide actionable insights to guide design modifications and improvements.
- Validate FEA predictions through correlation with experimental data and real-world testing.
- Document analysis methodologies, assumptions, and results in clear and concise technical reports.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Education, Engineering, or related field and 4 years’ experience in training, quality, product development, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in training, quality, product development, or related area
- Proven experience in finite element analysis, including proficiency in FEA software tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar
- Strong understanding of structural mechanics, material properties, and numerical methods
- Familiarity with CAD software for geometry preparation and mesh generation
- Experience with Multiphysics simulations (e.g., thermal, fluid-structure interaction) is a plus
- Prior experience in industries such as automotive, aerospace, or consumer products is desirable
Benefits
- 401(k) match
- Stock purchase plan
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- PTO
- Multiple health plans
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Live Better U education benefit program (tuition, books, and fees)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
finite element analysisstatic analysisdynamic analysisthermal analysismodal analysisstructural mechanicsmaterial propertiesnumerical methodsmesh generationMultiphysics simulations
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering