Development Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Group health benefits

RRSP matching

Advancement opportunities

Vacation packages

Job summary

Active Dynamics in Toronto is seeking an experienced Development Engineer to design and validate product solutions using CAE tools such as ANSYS and Creo. The role focuses on NPI, acoustics, and durability across multiple industries.

You will lead engineering development, perform simulations, and coordinate with Sales, Quality, and Production to ensure timely market launches. Requires 5+ years in a similar field and active engineering license or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Licensed Mechanical Engineer, or eligible through PEO.
• ≥5 years’ experience in a similar field.
• Experience with CAE tools (Creo/ANSYS/GT Power) and fatigue analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop product and technology solutions using CAE simulation tools.
• Lead product and technology development and validation activities.
• Support NPI and innovation with Creo-based design and analysis.
• Coordinate with Sales, Quality, Production on projects.
• Lead technical meetings and document DVPR, DFMEA, DFM activities.

Skills

5+ years in mechanical engineering

NPI involvement

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.

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

Duties and Responsibilities

Keyresponsibilities includeproduct & technology development,advanced engineeringsupport,productvalidation.

• 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.

Internalinitiatives

• 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 directedinitiatives

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

Overallresponsibilities

• 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

Our team includes members with a wide diversity of cultural and technical backgrounds, ages, and experiences. We understand that your work at Active should support you no matter your current situation, and we offer several benefits to ensure that your work is fulfilling while respecting your work-life balance.

• 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.

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.