Stamping Feasibility Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Under the general direction of the Draw Development Supervisor, generates CAD draw die developments for prototype and production.  Must know surfacing, FEA analysis and knowledge of customer standards and procedures.  Expected to complete projects on time with minimal supervision.  May check the work of others.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Design draw die developments and run FEA analysis for production and prototype parts.

1. Advise managers at TDM and production sources of product and engineering feasibility.

1. Support technical managers and manufacturing as programs and products move into production.

1. Communicate with colleagues, customers and software providers to maintain knowledge of new and changing technical developments.

1. Convey results of production and prototype developments and feasibility thereof to the engineering Supervisor.

1. Support shop for prototype developments and FEA correlation & documentation.

1. Recommend actions to remedy feasibility and technical concerns to our customers and TDM management.

1. Participate in TDM’s productivity and quality metrics programs and other team initiatives to strive for continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM REQUIRED:

1. Extensive knowledge of sheet metal forming draw die design.
2. A very firm grasp of FEA analysis and how to interpret results
3. Be fluent in CATIA V5 for surfacing/morphing, with some knowledge of solid design.
4. Be fluent in Autoform FEA software for draw die and line die proveout through simulation modeling and excellent communication skills.