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Process Engineer General

Job Summary:

Our client in Dearborn, MI is looking for a Process Engineer General. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

Manufacturing Engineer - Die Engineering - Die Process.

• Drive "Voice of Manufacturing" throughout product development lifecycle to ensure robust, feasible, and manufacturable stamped panels.
• Conduct early stamping process feasibility evaluation in an integrated CAD/CAE environment and coordinate between product development and manufacturing teams to lead resolution of manufacturing feasibility concerns.
• Lead the creation of draw die CAD developments and construction release files for new model stampings.
• Update and maintain existing stamping die process information for the inclusion of improvements, service requirements and carry-over modified part releases required for new model usage.
• Develop stamping die processes for new model parts, optimized for cost and quality on a timely basis to achieve company objectives.
• Lead the development of Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEAs) for new model stampings.
• Participate in and initiate cost requests for new model costing, evaluation of engineering proposals.
• Perform simulations of stamping processes for comprehensive formability evaluation.
• Optimize stamping processes: Perform draw and line die simulations and remain extensively involved in taking corrective measures to resolve stamping concerns through the refinement of product design and the stamping process until the launch of production to ensure that the manufactured stamping quality is in adherence to Our Client's standards.
• Support die design and tooling problem resolution during tool construction. Hybrid.
  

Basics:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science or related degree; or combination of equivalent experience and education.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience: Die Process, CAD Draw Development, Die Design, Die Construction and / or Tryout.
• Experience with stamping and machining processes.
• Must be capable of conducting early stamping process feasibility evaluations in an integrated CAD/CAE environment.
• Must be able to perform simulations of stamping processes for comprehensive formability and dimensional evaluation.
• Must support the die design sections.
• Must be fluent with at least one stamping process simulation software: Dyna, Autoform or ESI PamStamp.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Even better, you may have...
• Tool & Die Journeyman's Card.
• 5+ years of automotive manufacturing experience.
• Ability to support die try-out: Understand stamping dimensional errors and correction.
• Highly motivated self-starter capable of delivering objectives with minimal direct supervision.
• Experience in planning, implementation, and onsite launch of manufacturing systems.
• Proficiency in GD&T, part fixturing, holding datums, and tolerance stack-ups.

Preferred:

• Practical CAD experience, CATIA V5 and TeamCenter.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business "First"
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer's toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today's problems into tomorrow's opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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