Forming Analysis Engineer

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

What’s in it for you    
In close collaboration with colleagues in other business units, we develop and implement flexible and efficient production systems with people in focus. Manufacturing Engineering Stamping is a global function with responsibility to launch new car programs and processes in Volvo Cars' plants as a part of Volvo Cars Manufacturing Engineering. Our mission is to develop and implement sheet metal stamping processes for new car models within Volvo Cars. The operative location for this role will be in Olofström but with a global perspective.

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. 

What you will do 
As a 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. We work in all new car projects. The work 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. We are using CATIA V5 to model the processes and we use AutoForm as software for the sheet metal forming simulation and evaluation of the result. 

You and your skills
We believe you have a Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or similar. You have a passion for cars and technology, and you are fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.  

On top on this, you have experience working in CATIA V5 surface modelling or similar CAD software. Also, experience and understanding from sheet metal forming, preferably from AutoForm is meritorious. 

You as a person
To thrive in this position, you are driven by challenges and have the ability to assimilate new ideas. You are a strong believer in the power of people and truly motivated in creating an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, understanding and encouragement. We believe you appreciate working both independently and in team. Furthermore, we see that you have a structured approach and good problem-solving skills together with a holistic view and conceptual thinking. 

How to learn more and apply
Does this sound like your next challenge? Then apply via the link in the advert, no later than august 31st, 2022. Please keep in mind that we recruit continuously and therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  

If you have questions regarding the details of the position and business function, please contact Hiring Manager, Anna Rosenberg at anna.rosenberg@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter, Klara Ymsén at klara.ymsen@volvocars.com

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