Posted 17 days ago
CAE Engineer
@ Flex-N-Gate
Bradford, Ontario
Overview
Flex-N-Gate is hiring a CAE Engineer to create modeling plans and run finite element analysis for automotive component development. The role covers crash, stiffness and durability analysis correlated to physical testing, working in cross-functional teams. The posting requires a mechanical engineering degree and 3+ years in automotive manufacturing.
Responsibilities:
- Build FEA models and perform crash, stiffness and durability analysis
- Correlate simulation results with physical testing
- Advise on structural improvements and testing procedures
- Maintain CAE data management and industry updates
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
- 3+ years in automotive manufacturing
- Proficiency in HyperWorks, LS-Dyna and ABAQUS
- Knowledge of metal stamping, welding and plastics
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-21
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mechanical Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Tuition support |
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Flex-N-Gate
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Starting with aftermarket parts in 1956 and moving into O.E. in 1968, Flex-N-Gate produces the highest quality products and systems for the automotive industry. With our extensive plastics, metals and mechanical assemblies experience, we persistently strive for continuous improvement and on-time delivery of defect-free products. We provide our customers a comprehensive solution using our collective resources of product engineering, project management, testing, stamping, welding, molding, painting, plating, assembly and shipping.
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- Business categories
- Logistics
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Flex-N-Gate
- Specialties
- Product Engineering
- Project Management
- Testing
- Stamping
- Molding
- Painting
- Plating
- Assembly
- and Shipping
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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- Reported total investment
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Starting with aftermarket parts in 1956 and moving into O.E. in 1968, Flex-N-Gate produces the highest quality products and systems for the automotive industry. With our extensive plastics, metals and mechanical assemblies experience, we persistently strive for continuous improvement and on-time delivery of defect-free products. We provide our customers a comprehensive solution using our collective resources of…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Urbana, Illinois |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Product EngineeringProject ManagementTestingStampingMoldingPaintingPlatingAssemblyand Shipping |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 43 |
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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.
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