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Production CAE Analyst

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Aug 2026

About the role

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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-tradition