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≈ $45k – $78k per year (Estimated)
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In office (Bradford)
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026. Flex-N-Gate scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Flex-N-Gate is an automotive supplier headquartered in Urbana, Illinois, that designs and manufactures bumpers, exterior and interior plastic parts, metal stampings and assemblies, lighting systems and mechanical components for vehicle makers. Owned by Shahid Khan, it runs plants across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe, has recently supported launches such as the Lancia Gamma and CUPRA Raval, and its FLEX-ION division develops battery cells, modules and packs. It hires assembly, molding, paint and weld operators, maintenance and controls technicians, quality auditors, manufacturing and automation engineers and plant supervisors, many in Michigan and Ontario.

Summary

The CAE Engineer is responsible for creation and documentation of modeling plans to the engineering team.  The CAE is responsible for initiation of new processes and tools utilizing FEA and computer engineering programs and software.  The CAE will support the development projects and support the testing phase for Flex|N|Gate Group of Companies.  The CAE will perform complex design analysis working in cross functional teams within the organization to deliver a product that meets the highest quality standards for our company and our customers.

 

Core Competencies 

Customer Focus

Communication    

Analytical

Problem Solving   

Time Management

Result Focus

Team Work

 

Job Duties

Perform complex design analysis.

Understand customer requirements and expectations for new product design and design improvements.

Provide FEA support for engineering group by creating FE Models using HyperMesh.

Conduct non-linear crash analysis and correlate to physical testing.

Conduct linear stiffness and durability analysis and correlate to testing.

Conduct model analysis Using LS-Dyna and ABAQUS.

Advise and assist with structural improvements.

Responsible to assist and verify FEA results correlation to physical testing.  

Advise and assist with physical testing procedures.

Provide continual improvement of new testing procedures.

Analyze and review CAE Data Management.

Responsible for CAE updates and to be informed with industry trends.

Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with company design, safety, quality, environmental compliance and procedural standards.

 

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

3 years + related work experience in automotive manufacturing environment.

Strong Knowledge in HyperWorks, LS-Dyna and ABAQUS.

Knowledge in handling CAD models.

Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

Able to review, Interpret and present CAE results in various format.

Knowledge of metal stamping and welding.

Knowledge of injection molded plastic components.

Knowledge of Draw Die Design.

Strong organizational skills.

Strong communication skills internally and externally.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.

Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented.

Proficiency with database applications and administration systems. 

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