Advance Feasibility & Full Cycle Simulation Manager

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The Advance Feasibility & Full Cycle Simulation Manager will provide leadership and management of the stamping draw development process, forming simulation assessments, and evaluation of product proposals in support of new model vehicle programs. This position will coordinate and communicate stamping product feasibility results, manage formability feedback improvements, spring back results, and critical program activities as part of the forming and simulation group. Provide administration of salaried bargaining unit engineers, while coordinating with various cross functional organizations (plants, platform engineering, BIW, and finance) in various activities as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering
Minimum 8 years of experience in stamping tool and die development gained through related positions in advanced manufacturing engineering, product engineering (BIW), or stamping production operations Development/Simulation and CATIA/NX knowledge
Minimum of 8 years of experience in stamping tool and die development gained through related positions in advanced manufacturing engineering, product engineering (BIW), or stamping production operations Development/Simulation and CATIA/NX knowledge
Technical nature of the position requires a strong hands-on experience, with background knowledge using several types of forming software tools, BIW core product knowledge, and a clear understanding of processes required to complete Stellantis core business function of Full Process & Full Cycle Simulations.
Problem Solving of complex problems, utilizing virtual and hard tool knowledge.
Core knowledge and understanding of software tools: AutoForm, LS Dyna, BM Stamp, NX/Team Center, OmniCad, metallurgically understanding of material properties, and effects of metal stamping correlation.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Proven team building experience
Strong Microsoft/Google skills
Model behavior necessary
Domestic and international travel, required as needed
The position has direct SBU Die Simulation, Forming, & Material Utilization Engineers.
All-in understanding of how each of the tools, product knowledge, and the die process capabilities are required and utilized to meet Stellantis Product objectives.
Must understand metallurgical aluminum and steel material card/properties
Technical nature of the position requires a strong hands-on experience, with background knowledge using several types of forming software tools, BIW core product knowledge, and a clear understanding of processes required to complete FCA core business function of Full Process & Full Cycle Simulations.

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree in engineering
The ideal candidate would have a minimum 8 years managing UAW engineers
Background in finite element analysis
Journeyman Status
15 years working at an automotive OEM
Experience managing DTM KPI’s
Proven experience with progressive dies and line dies

Responsibilities

SPE Lead between Program Management and Product Engineering
Supervise SBU material utilization and forming engineers
Knowledge and understanding of complex geometry, stamping sections, and successfully manage front loaded product solutions within the PDO studio design centers
Critical Aesthetic Review – Identifies critical characteristics of surface demerit scoring due to product geometry
Critical Gravity Simulation – Identifies critical characteristics of how gravity affects panel dimensional capability on checking fixture
Dyna/Autoform Feasibility, Dimensional, and Aesthetic Validation
NX Draw Nominal & Morph Development - NC
Lead for Global Forming & Full Cycle Standards
Die design, automation, and product engineering process understanding
Material utilization group and database management
PDO studio resolution management of Identified issue
Support development of die processes
Communicate team progress to various cross functional organizations
Support FCA stamping plants throughout product life-cycle
Domestic and international travel, required as needed