Automotive Validation Engineer - CAD/FEA & Testing

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions; Piqua (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Short & long-term disability

Paid holidays & vacation

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions is seeking a Validation Engineer for an automotive parts manufacturer near Piqua, OH. A Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and at least 2 years of CAE experience with CAD/FEA proficiency are required to support design, testing, and validation of frame components, chassis, and braking systems.

The role involves analysing validation data, ensuring compliance with customer, industry, and governmental standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in CAE.
• Experience with FEA programs such as HyperMesh, Abaqus, or Nastran.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.
• Strong communication and collaboration in multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of automotive metal components (frames, chassis, braking systems).
• Product testing and validation data analysis.
• Ensure development products meet customer, industry, and governmental standards.
• Analyze testing and production processes and implement improvements.
• Create design change records and project updates.
• Interface with customers regarding design reviews and manufacturing feasibility.
• Participate in project status meetings with internal departments and customers.

Skills

CAD

FEA

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

HyperMesh

Abaqus

Nastran

CATIA

Siemens NX

Job description

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions is seeking a Validation Engineer for an automotive parts manufacturer near Piqua, OH. A Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and at least 2 years of CAE experience with CAD/FEA proficiency are required to support design, testing, and validation of frame components, chassis, and braking systems.

The role involves analysing validation data, ensuring compliance with customer, industry, and governmental standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and