Forming Analysis Engineer

Forming Analysis Engineer - Olofström
At Manufacturing Engineering, you are part of a global production 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 group Stamping CAE & Die development includes 18 persons totally, of which 10 persons are working as analysis engineers with sheet metal forming simulations. The department is responsible for all CAE stamping feasibility simulations performed within Volvo Car Group and part of Stamping Engineering Section within the Manufacturing Group (ME).
As Forming Analysis Engineer you will work in close cooperation with the die process engineer in order to develop stamping processes to secure that the stamped parts are feasible, globally. We work in all new car projects; currently we are handling around 250 die sets yearly. The responsibility starts with support to styling in early project phases and generally ends when the manufacturing of the dies starts. We also support with second line analysis if problems occur during running production. To secure a continuous development of the competence and the ability to have valid results from simulation we follow up the results with the die shop and identify areas for improvements. We are using CATIA V5 to model the processes and we use AutoForm R5.2 or higher as software for the sheet metal forming simulation and evaluation of the result.
You will be able to develop your own skills, both technically with deep knowledge in sheet metal behaviour as well as in the area of process planning. As a part of our team, you get access to long term development opportunities in a dynamic and continuously growing field, where you have a direct influence on customer satisfaction. This is the time for you to take the step into the challenging work with feasibility support to the car industry! Are you ready for a new challenge?
Main responsibilities

* Give feedback and propose solutions regarding stamping feasibility problems
* Support the die process engineer with technical expertise regarding sheet metal forming knowledge, material knowledge, material utilisation
* Secure the quality of the simulation results (i.e. follow up results during tryout)
* Secure the stamping feasibility using AutoForm
* Secure a good cooperation with the die process engineer
* Ability to solve advanced problems in a structured way
* You are the go-to-person regarding stamping feasibility

Required qualifications

* Experience in CATIA V5 advanced surface modelling
* Experience and understanding from sheet metal forming simulation
* Sheet metal forming knowledge and understanding
* Die process engineering regarding "thin sheet" applications i.e. automotive parts
* Experience from Finite Element Model Calculation
* Good skills in English, written and spoken
* University degree within mechanical engineering preferably B.Sc. or equivalent education is meritorious
* Good skills in Swedish, written and spoken is meritorious

Personal qualities

* Structured and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work independently and in team
* Driven by challenges and ability to assimilate new ideas
* Holistic view and conceptual thinking
* Business and performance driven
* Good ability to establish and maintaining networks
* Practical thinking and understanding

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 luxury car brand" by simplifying people's lives. 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 August 21, 2015.