Development Engineer

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, always evolving, 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:

Key responsibilities include product & technology development, advanced engineering support, product validation. 

• Key software(s) include ANSYS Fluent/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: 

• Develop innovative products or technologies in 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. 
• Understand target market, optimal value proposition, business & product strategy towards sustainable product development.
• Support business process through conception, development, proto/validation, bringing to market & production launch. 

Customer directed initiatives: 

• Responsible for developing solution to performance and durability requirements; as well approving the final design meets established requirements where assigned. 
• 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 complete products or systems.  
• Analyze using ANSYS, engineering principals & judgment, technical specifications, and standards to meet necessary requirements. 
• Utilize nCode and Reliasoft for fatigue life estimates. 
• Optimize exhaust 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 & approve designs, complete NPI activities including DVPR, 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, define objectives and create solutions. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirement:

• Licensed Mechanical Engineer, or eligible through PEO.

Qualifications and Experience:

• ≥5 years’ experience in a similar field. 
• Software: Creo Parametric, ANSYS, Windchill PDMLink, nCode, GT Power, LMS Scadas. 
• 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. To be considered, candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. 

If you are interested in applying, please send us your resume demonstrating your qualifications, skills, and experience.

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.