CAE Engineer

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Summary

The CAE Engineer is responsible for creation and documentation of modeling plans to the engineering team. The CAE is responsible for initiation of new processes and tools utilizing FEA and computer engineering programs and software. The CAE will support the development projects and support the testing phase for Flex|N|Gate Group of Companies. The CAE will perform complex design analysis working in cross functional teams within the organization to deliver a product that meets the highest quality standards for our company and our customers.

Core Competencies 

• Customer Focus
• Communication    
• Analytical
• Problem Solving   
• Time Management
• Result Focus
• Team Work

Job Duties

• Perform complex design analysis.
• Understand customer requirements and expectations for new product design and design improvements.
• Provide FEA support for engineering group by creating FE Models using HyperMesh.
• Conduct non-linear crash analysis and correlate to physical testing.
• Conduct linear stiffness and durability analysis and correlate to testing.
• Conduct model analysis Using LS-Dyna and ABAQUS.
• Advise and assist with structural improvements.
• Responsible to assist and verify FEA results correlation to physical testing.  
• Advise and assist with physical testing procedures.
• Provide continual improvement of new testing procedures.
• Analyze and review CAE Data Management.
• Responsible for CAE updates and to be informed with industry trends.
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with company design, safety, quality, environmental compliance and procedural standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3 years + related work experience in automotive manufacturing environment.
• Strong Knowledge in HyperWorks, LS-Dyna and ABAQUS.
• Knowledge in handling CAD models.
• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Able to review, Interpret and present CAE results in various format.
• Knowledge of metal stamping and welding.
• Knowledge of injection molded plastic components.
• Knowledge of Draw Die Design.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills internally and externally.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented.
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems. 

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance

• RRSP retirement savings plan

• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement

• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.” “Lots of growth opportunity.” "The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.” "Not just a job - a great place to work!"

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.