Production CAE Analyst

Magna International; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Exteriors seeks a Production CAE Analyst to develop and complete process simulations for injection molded automotive components. You will work with senior engineering staff to run Moldflow analyses, ensuring data-driven decisions on part and tooling design.

The role requires 3–5 years in CAE, strong plastics background, and proficiency with Moldflow/Hypermesh. Collaborative work across engineering and manufacturing supports program timing and quality objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Plastics.
• 3–5 years of experience with manipulating meshed parts/components.
• Strong CAE background using Hypermesh, MoldFlow, or other pre-processing software.
• Strong plastics background.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for reports.

Responsibilities

• Support current manufacturing programs with filling, packing, cooling and warpage analysis using Moldflow.
• Collaborate with engineering, tooling and manufacturing to optimize part design and processing windows.
• Develop analysis plan, gather data, and evaluate results.
• Maintain internal standards for mesh quality, gating and cooling system models.

Skills

CAE analysis

Process simulation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Plastics

Tools

Autodesk Moldflow

Hypermesh

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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What We Offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets. Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Production CAE Analyst develops and completes process simulation from initiation to completion of injection molded, thermoplastic, automotive components. Generally completes the following duties and responsibilities with the support of senior engineering personnel and/or engineering management. The Production CAE Analyst’s responsibilities within these categories are described as follows:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support current and future manufacturing programs with filling, packing, cooling and warpage analysis utilizing Autodesk Moldflow software.
• Consults and collaborates with engineering, tooling and manufacturing personnel in the organization to optimize part design, tool design and processing windows of injection molded parts.
• Coordinates and develops the complete analysis process by determining appropriate techniques, formulating the analysis plan, gathering data relating to material properties, gating feasibility, cavitation and dimensional/cosmetic requirements of the part.
• Maintains Magna’s established internal standards for part mesh quality, gating and cooling system model quality, root cause analysis and results evaluation and reporting.
• Adopts the departmental initiatives for quality assurance/improvement and operational efficiency.
• Completes tasks and resolution of issues to ensure compliance to program deliverables.
• Contributes to the development of project timing.
• Maintains a library of completed project reports and documentation.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and make recommendations to improve the dimensional stability and/or cosmetic appearance of injection molded parts.
• Develop and maintain professional working and business relationships with key customer engineering contacts.
• Assist program teams in developing CAE quotes, and preparing technical presentations, as required. Ensure that the divisions and program teams understand Moldflow analysis input requirements.
• Applies a general knowledge of CAE structural analysis and comprehends the effects of fiber orientation, residual stresses and weld lines on the structural integrity of a plastic part.
• Continues to pursue higher levels of training/certification in Autodesk Moldflow software.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience/Education/Special Knowledge/Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree - Engineering, or Plastics required
• 3 to 5 years of experience with manipulating Meshed Parts / Components
• Strong CAE background using Hypermesh, MoldFlow, or other pre-processing software.
• Strong Plastics background.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint for creating reports.
• Knowledge of processing techniques for thermoplastics and thermosets.
• Exposure to non-traditional molding processes such as compression molding, injection compression and thermoset processing.
• Experienced with Plastic Injection molding part simulation and process optimization.
• Experienced supporting tool trials and correlating Moldflow results to real parts.
• Associate, Professional or Expert Level Certification in Autodesk Moldflow a plus.
• Experience with analytics, macros, automations and chatbots is highly desirable.
• Ability to apply academic (e.g. part design optimization, tooling tolerances, material processing, DOE) and other engineering principles in the process simulation of automotive components.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to successfully coordinate and complete multiple tasks within and across departments to meet established and changing deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all staff levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and take on additional responsibilities over time.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer, may require travel.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Magna Exteriors