Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Key Responsibilities

• Perform product feasibility studies for BIW and closure panels.
• Develop and validate die process plans, strip layouts and tooling concepts.
• Execute, forming simulations for sheet metal parts using simulation software.
• Analyze formability, thinning, splits, wrinkles and spring back issues.
• Support die-face engineering and die design reviews with suppliers.
• Recommend design improvements to achieve robust manufacturability.
• Coordinate with Product Development, CAE, Quality and Tooling suppliers.
• Support die tryout activities and correlate simulation results with physical trials.
• Implement engineering changes and update simulation models.
• Prepare technical reports, feasibility assessments and management presentations.

Preferred Industries

Education Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Tool Engineering or Automobile Engineering.
• Specialization in Tool Design, CAD/CAM or Manufacturing Engineering preferred.

General Experience

• 15+ years of experience in die design, stamping simulation or tooling engineering.
• Hands-on experience in automotive sheet metal component development.
• Experience with BIW outer panels, inner panels or closure panel development preferred.
• Experience working with tool makers and die development suppliers is desirable.

Critical Experience

• Automotive sheet metal stamping processes.
• Formability and manufacturability analysis.
• Die process planning and strip layout development.
• Springback prediction and compensation techniques.
• Die face design fundamentals.
• Dimensional quality and GD&T concepts.
• APQP, PPAP and PFMEA awareness.
• Root cause analysis and structured problem solving.

System Generated Core Skills

System Generated Secondary Skills