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.