Mechanical Engineer - CAE / Validation for Automotive Parts at Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions

A global automotive parts manufacturing company to the north of the Dayton, Ohio area is now looking for a motivated Mechanical Engineer to join their testing and validation department. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years’ experience in product development and testing, and specific familiarity with Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and the ability to interface effectively with customers and suppliers. This is a full-time, direct hire position.

Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities Include:

• Support the design and development of automotive metal components, particularly frame components, chassis, braking systems, etc.; follow products from initial concept to mass production
• Product testing and validation data analysis
• Ensure that products in development are meeting customer, industry, and governmental standards
• Analysis of testing and production processes and implement new changes / improvements
• Create records of design changes and project updates for internal and customer use
• Interface with customers regarding design reviews, potential changes, approval, and manufacturing feasibility
• Participate in meetings regarding project status with both internal departments and outside customers
• Other duties as assigned

Mechanical Engineer Requirements Include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field required
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience (including internships, co-ops, etc.) in Design, Product, or Release Engineering preferred
• Familiarity with FEA programs (Hypermesh, Abaqus, etc.) is strongly preferred
• Ability to read, interpret, and improve engineering drawings and schematics
• Strong communication and collaboration ability in a multicultural environment
• Good problem-solving, time management, and multitasking skills
• While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Direct applicants only. We do not accept any resumes from any third party organizations or other recruiters.

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Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for almost 20 years. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas industries.  With the recent expansion to California and the NYC/NJ area, our coastal offices have started working with clients in the Banking, Finance, and Entertainment Industries.   We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of you to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career.

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We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant with criminal background / Social Security verification. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.