Forming Simulation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Perform virtual stamping tryout on draw and secondary dies for new vehicle model programs.
• Support current volume production model requirements.
• Achieve quality targets in formability, aesthetics, and dimensional.
• Deliver die developments, simulation results, and NC models per program timing.
• Support hard tool and home line tryout using virtual tryout results.
• Review simulations submitted and provide feedback.
• Document the status of parts as they progress through the vehicle launch process (clay review, feasibility, through program launch).
• Maintain project documents in the SPE Operations database.
• Support the stamping plant and all related activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Knowledge and understanding of Finite Element Analysis, Manufacturing, GD&T, and 6‑sigma processes.
• Sheet metal materials characteristics, understanding, and computarional Mechanics.
• Hands‑on experience in any one of the stamping software’s: Autoform, LS‑Dyna, & Pamstamp
• Hands‑on experience in any commercial CAD package to create surfaces.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to prioritize workload to meet program‑specific deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience in either NX or CATIA to create die surfaces.
• Stamping Plant and/or Die Shop experience.
• Strong knowledge of PC/Linux, Lotus‑Notes Database, MS‑Office, and Statistics (Standard Deviation, Sigma, DOE).