ABC Technologies is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of custom, highly engineered, technical plastics, and light-weight innovations to the North American light vehicle industry. Serving more than 25 major original equipment manufacturer customers in 7 countries, the Company is Molding The Future and is strategically placed to offer vertically integrated product and process solutions through a skilled workforce of over 11,000 team members. Additional information about the Company can be found at www.abctechnologies.com.
Job Summary:
A Process Modeling & Simulation Analyst in a CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) team in works on utilizing computer simulations and modeling techniques to optimize manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring the successful production of automotive components.
Job Responsibilities:
Your supervisor may from time to time ask you to perform other related duties not specifically included in this job description. This job's key responsibilities include:
- Process Modeling: Developing digital models of manufacturing processes, such as assembly lines, welding processes, or machining operations, using specialized software tools.
- Simulation: Running simulations on these models to analyze and optimize various aspects of the manufacturing process, including cycle times, material flow, resource utilization, and productivity. Perform numerical simulations of injection molded components and propose new analysis techniques for solving development and production issues.
- Optimization: Identifying areas for improvement within the manufacturing process and proposing changes or optimizations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality. Proactively provide input on technical challenges and develop alternative solutions during the development process. Engaging in root cause analysis and problem solving
- Troubleshooting: Investigating issues or bottlenecks in the manufacturing process through simulation and analysis and proposing solutions to resolve them. Provide technical support and direction for injection mold tooling and process development activities with both internal and external customers (theoretical and hands on at press).
Job Qualifications:
- Education: a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is required, preference for a focus / experience with plastics.
- Experience with process modeling, simulation, and optimization in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
- 3 to 5 years of Moldflow or equivalent Modeling experience. Experience with specific CAE software tools commonly used in automotive manufacturing, such as simulation software for finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), or discrete event simulation (DES), is beneficial.
- 3-5 years automotive industry experience with focus on interior, exterior and under hood plastic components. Previous experience with mold design, mold making and product development of injection molded products.
Why ABC?
In addition to a workplace that emphasizes respect, teamwork and personal and professional growth, ABC Technologies offers a broad range of health, wellness and financial benefits that promote the physical, mental and financial wellbeing of our employees and help them bring their best self to work, including:
- Competitive compensation package
- Competitive PTO Package
- Employee Group Benefits
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (TELUS Health)
- RRSP/DPSP Company Match
- Educational Assistance Program
- Perkopolis Program
- Vehicle Purchase Discounts
- Social events throughout the year
- Internal job opportunities