Equipment Engineer - Hot forming, Olofström

Equipment Engineer - Hot forming, Olofström

At Manufacturing Engineering, you are part of a global Engineering team that makes sure that the cars we build meet the highest expectations from our customers. In close collaboration with colleagues in other business units, we develop and implement flexible and efficient production systems with people in focus. If you want to reach your personal goals together with other people, Manufacturing Engineering is the place for you to prosper.

The department Stamping CAE & Die Development is responsible for all CAE stamping feasibility performed within Volvo Car Group. The department is a part of the Stamping Engineering section within Manufacturing Engineering (ME). The department Stamping CAE & Die development includes 18 persons totally, of which 10 persons are working as analysis engineers with sheet metal forming simulations. We have two technical specialists, Research & Advanced Engineering Sheet Metal Forming Simulations and Stamping Feasibility. In addition we have responsibility for Die Material development, Stamping Dies standards, Simulation of automation and two Subject matter experts within stamping presses and stamping automation. We are now expanding our capabilities within the hot forming area. Do you want to join us?

The Equipment engineer - Hot forming has a deep knowledge regarding stamping of the hot formed components. The Equipment Engineer - Hot forming acts as the interface between Stamping engineering and our production, Volvo Cars R&D, universities, institutes, material suppliers, the suppliers of equipment etc. Hot forming should be considered as a complete process since the whole process influences the final part properties and the Equipment Engineer is responsible for the specific subject.

Main responsibilities

* Drive the development of the hot forming processes, optimized for cost, quality and robustness
* Secure the overall process knowledge regarding the hot forming process
* Provide support in all technical matters relating to the hot forming process
* Facilitate technical interchange across the company and external partners
* Development of strategies in the area of hot forming
* Creation and development of technical input, feasibility guidelines, process parameters, specifications for the production equipment and standards
* Secure feedback and documentation of performance of new processes, in order to create lean hot forming processes with respect to, Quality, Technique, Cost, Timing, Productivity, Environment and Ergonomics
* Development of specifications for procurement of the hot forming processes, to secure that component requirements and process requirements are meet
* Lead and coordinate the Hot forming systems technology group
* Mentoring other technical employees who need expert advice to increase hot forming skills within Volvo Car Group
* Work with Advanced Engineering projects and perform investigations regarding hot forming and lead the up-front engineering work

Required qualifications

* MSc within Metallurgy, Material Science, Mechanical engineering or equivalent
* Experience from engineering work regarding Hot forming and Thermo-mechanical processing
* Practical experience from troubleshooting problems in the hot forming processes
* Fluent in Swedish and English both written and spoken
* Meritorious is knowledge in material science and coatings, both theoretical and practical
* An asset is knowledge in stamping process, stamping dies and experience from Forming simulation/CAE calculations

Personal qualities

* Customer oriented
* You have a high problem solving capacity with a strong delivery orientation
* Structured
* Ability to work independently as well as in a team
* Good holistic view

About Volvo Car Group
The future belongs to those who are empowered by a great idea and have the ability to carry it out. At Volvo Car Group, our vision is clear: "To be the world's most progressive and desired premium car brand". And we believe our global success will be driven by making life less complicated for people, while strengthening our commitment to safety, quality and the environment. We have bold targets when it comes to innovation, sales and customer satisfaction and to make this happen, we need talented people onboard. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate. People that want to create the next generation Volvo cars in a global, dynamic and respectful environment. We will support you to reach your full potential. Join us on this exciting journey into the future.

Contact
In this recruitment process we are collaborating with Randstad Professionals. If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact the responsible recruitment consultant Elin Jurjaks at +46 729-88 94 08 or by e-mail elin.jurjaks@randstad.se.

Interviews will be held continuously. To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible but no later than March 26th, 2015.