Hybrid Automotive Stamping & Simulation Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Raymond (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking a Design and Simulation Engineer to support new model body-in-white development. You will lead stamping feasibility studies, tooling and process planning, and equipment verification for body frame components.

The role emphasizes early planning, engineering solutions across product, process, and tooling, and guidance to downstream teams throughout the development cycle. 3+ years in automotive simulation and CATIA V5 proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of automotive part simulation experience using AutoForm.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial) or equivalent.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or product development environment.
• Proficiency with AutoForm (including AutoForm R10) for stamping and forming simulation.
• Proficiency with CATIA V5, including surfacing design for automotive components.

Responsibilities

• Support advanced body frame stamping product feasibility from initial styling sketches through first drawing issue for new model body-in-white construction.
• Create part data proposals, tool process plan specifications, and rough layouts to support early-stage product and tooling decisions.
• Report technical criteria, risks, and recommendations to category technical experts and new model project leadership in a clear and timely manner.
• Lead manufacturing stamping new model equipment verification checklist requirements across relevant engineering and quality functions.
• Drive drawing maturation activities for stamping equipment and tooling, ensuring alignment with North American development and quality processes.
• Conceive and lead the development of new model stamping tooling specifications and process plans from first drawing release to die go.
• Provide direct technical guidance and oversight to downstream customers, including design, manufacturing, and production teams, to ensure successful design and production deliverables.
• Monitor design changes during drawing maturation and ensure that tooling and process plans remain accurate and up to date.
• Support complex manufacturing problem analysis for stamping and sheet metal forming categories, determining root causes and recommending effective corrective actions.
• Develop and set specific action plans (SAP) during new model development to resolve issues and improve manufacturability.
• Apply expert knowledge of automotive sheet metal forming to optimize part design, tooling concepts, and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an R&D environment to improve manufacturing characteristics, cost competitiveness, and delivery timing for new models.
• 3+ years of automotive part simulation experience using AutoForm.
• Expert knowledge of automotive sheet metal forming principles and practices.

Skills

Automotive stamping knowledge

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoForm

CATIA V5

Job description

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking a Design and Simulation Engineer to support new model body-in-white development. You will lead stamping feasibility studies, tooling and process planning, and equipment verification for body frame components.

The role emphasizes early planning, engineering solutions across product, process, and tooling, and guidance to downstream teams throughout the development cycle. 3+ years in automotive simulation and CATIA V5 proficiency are required.