Development Engineer

Active Dynamics Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Group health benefits

RRSP matching

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Active Dynamics, based in Toronto, is seeking a Development Engineer to create product and technology solutions using CAE tools. The role focuses on NPI activities, design validation, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Quality, Production and Engineering.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a similar field, is proficient with Creo Parametric and ANSYS, and is willing to travel to the US for project needs. Salary range CAD 85,000–100,000 with benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed Mechanical Engineer, or eligible through PEO.
• ≥5 years’ experience in a similar field.
• Some travel to the US is required.
• Experience with CAE tools and product development.

Responsibilities

• Develop product and technology solutions using CAE tools.
• Lead NPI activities and validate designs with DVPR/DFMEA.
• Use Creo to design products and model systems.
• Analyze performance, acoustics, with ANSYS and GT Power.
• Coordinate with Sales, Quality, Production and Engineering.
• Support testing and on-site data collection.

Skills

CAE simulation

NPI experience

Education

Licensed Mechanical Engineer, or eligible through PEO

Tools

Creo Parametric

ANSYS

Windchill PDMLink

nCode

GT Power

LMS SCADAS

Job description

Active Dynamics is a progressive OEM supplier that designs, tests, and manufactures unique solutions for multiple systems and multiple industries. This full-service, end-to-end capabilities are paired with a collaborative, creative approach, global reach, and agile structure to offer real-world benefits in terms of turnaround time, cost, service, and customization. We're always growing, alwaysevolving, and always finding new ways to bring meaningful value to our customers and partners.

As a world leader in the design and manufacturing industry, Active Dynamics is seeking an eager and enthusiastic experienced Development Engineer to join our successful Toronto team! We are looking for a talent with solid professional skills in the manufacturing industry who can provide superb work experience. This posting is for an existing, immediate vacancy.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Development Engineer will be responsible for developing product and technology solutions utilizing CAE simulation tools.

• Keysoftware(s)include ANSYSFluent/CFX/Mechanical, GT Power/Suite,nCode, and Creo.
• Role may involve specialization in specific areas.
• Validation conducted by internal or external lab per development engineer’s DVP & oversight.

Internal initiatives

• Developinnovativeproductsor technologiesin alignment with company’s strategic goals.
• Responsible for developing technical solutions focused on acoustics, thermals, fluids/power, and durability.
• Participate in product roadmaps and continued evolution of existing product platforms.
• Understandtarget market,optimalvalueproposition, business & productstrategytowards sustainable product development
• Support business process through conception, development, proto/validation, bringing to market & production launch.

Customer directed initiatives

• Responsiblefordevelopingsolution to performance and durability requirements; as well approving the final design meetsestablishedrequirementswhereassigned.
• Predominately supporting NPI activity with advanced engineering methods (i.e.. CAE).
• Support business process through development, proto/validation, and production launch.

Overall responsibilities

• Participate in NPI and innovation process.
• Use Creo Parametric to design and model completeproducts orsystems.
• Analyze using ANSYS, engineering principals & judgment, technical specifications, and standards to meet necessary requirements.
• UtilizenCodeandReliasoftfor fatigue life estimates.
• Optimizeexhaust and engine performance with GT Power.
• Considerations include acoustics,emissions,vibrations, heat transfer, fluids, materials, fatigue,manufacturability,and cost.
• Lead technical meetings and coordinate internally with Sales, Quality, Production and Engineering representatives for quick response with projects.
• Review & approvedesigns, complete NPIactivitiesincludingDVPR, DFMEA,&DFM/for risk mitigation.
• Support testing activity including internal lab or on-site data acquisition needs.
• Communication & coordination with all departments, including vendors and customer engineers to understand issues, defineobjectivesand create solutions.
• Other duties as assigned

Educational Requirement

• LicensedMechanicalEngineer, or eligible through PEO

Qualifications and Experience

• ≥5 years’experienceina similar field.
• Software: Creo Parametric, ANSYS, WindchillPDMLink,nCode, GT Power, LMSScadas.
• Some travel to the US is required

Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 CAD

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and vacation packages based on current industry norms
• Group health benefits
• RRSP matching
• Advancement opportunities and lateral movement based on personal interest and qualification

To be considered, candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Active is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, cultural or national background, marital status, disability status, and any other basis protected by Ontario law.

Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Active Dynamics provides accommodation support throughout the recruitment process upon request. If you require accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.