Forming Analysis Engineer – Olofström

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 20 persons totally, of which half of the group is working as analysis engineers with sheet metal forming simulations. The other half of the group is working with die development, surface treatment, press line simulation, global standards and structural analysis. The department is responsible for all CAE stamping feasibility simulations performed within Volvo Car Group and part of Stamping Engineering Section within the Manufacturing Engineering Group (ME).

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; currently we are handling around 250 die sets yearly. 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 R6 or higher as software for the sheet metal forming simulation and evaluation of the result. You will also be able to work with questions related to structural analysis and optimization of dies and more general safety questions.

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 and to be a technical expert! 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 R6
* Secure a good cooperation with the die process engineer or other customers at other departments
* Ability to solve advanced problems in a structured way

Required qualifications and Experience

* Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or similar
* Experience in CATIA V5 surface modelling
* Experience and understanding from sheet metal forming
* Good skills in Swedish and English, written and spoken is meritorious

Meritorious qualifications and Experience

* Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
* Die process engineering regarding "thin sheet" applications i.e. automotive parts
* Experience and understanding from sheet metal forming simulation, preferably from AutoForm.
* Knowledge of processes for forming and knowledge of different die types.
* Experience from FEA in the area of structural analysis and optimization, matlab and CAD tools.
* Experience of sheet material testing and determination of material data for sheet metal forming simulations.

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 Sourceright. If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact the responsible recruitment consultant Jessica Mitrosbaras by e-mail Jessica.mitrosbaras@randstadsourceright.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 February 28th 2017.