Validation CAE Engineer - Suspension Components

Validation Engineer CAE

Job Summary

Our client in Dayton, OH area is looking for a Validation Engineer (CAE). This is a Direct Hire position.

The Engineer is responsible for the creating & documentation of modeling plans to the engineering team. They will initiate the new process & tools utilizing FEA & computer engineering programs/software. The Engineer is responsible for overall development, test, evaluation & proving support for mass production startup based on customer requirements. The Engineer will work in cross functional teams within the organization to deliver project that meet customer and company requirements.

• Independent FEA modeling setup & model check to ensure accurate analysis
• Create project reports
• Project Management
• Act as a liason between customer and different groups within the company
• Evaluate validation requirement from customer and develop adequate test methods & design jigs
• Create test reports and present to customers
• Lead product testing and coordinate various activities
• Document test procedures, programs and test systems
• Other job duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Suspension components
• Bachelors Degree in Automotive, Mechanical Engineering or related areas. Years of experience in place of degree is acceptable.
• 3-5 years of experience preferred.
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal & written communication
• Ability to plan & prioritize
• Experience in FEA
• Strong analytical & problem solving skills
• Experience with Catia V5, Hypermesh, Nastran and Abaqus
• Experience with Metal Fatigue
• Blue print reading skills, 2D and 3D drawings
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.