Simulation Design Engineer: Sheet Metal Stamping & AutoForm

NPAworldwide; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Spartanburg, SC seeks a Simulation Design Engineer focused on manufacturability. Evaluate designs for sheet-metal stamping, forming, and assembly feasibility using CAD and simulation tools.

Responsibilities include improving CAD models for manufacturability, supporting RFQs with tooling inputs, and managing tooling-related engineering changes. CATIA/SolidWorks and AutoForm experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with sheet-metal stamping and forming processes.
• Automotive manufacturing experience.
• Strong understanding of stamping dies, tooling, forming/stretching, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to evaluate designs for manufacturability.
• Experience with CATIA preferred; SolidWorks experience will also be considered.
• AutoForm experience is a plus but not required; training can be provided.
• Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related education preferred.
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred; relevant hands-on experience may substitute.
• 5+ years of relevant experience preferred; strong technical background considered.
• APQP and PPAP knowledge is beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer designs for sheet-metal stamping, forming, assembly, and manufacturability feasibility.
• Analyze forming/stretching requirements and identify potential manufacturing risks.
• Review, modify, and compare customer CAD models to improve manufacturability.
• Support RFQs by developing manufacturing concepts and quoting inputs.
• Support development and modification of stamping dies, tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Use AutoForm to perform sheet-metal forming simulations and evaluate feasibility.
• Manage engineering changes related to tooling, materials, production requirements, and scheduling.
• Collaborate with customers, tool shops, vendors, and internal teams.
• Support projects from initial request through manufacturing implementation.

Skills

Sheet-metal stamping

Forming processes

Manufacturability evaluation

Communication skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

AutoForm

Job description

Our client in Spartanburg, SC seeks a Simulation Design Engineer focused on manufacturability. Evaluate designs for sheet-metal stamping, forming, and assembly feasibility using CAD and simulation tools.

Responsibilities include improving CAD models for manufacturability, supporting RFQs with tooling inputs, and managing tooling-related engineering changes. CATIA/SolidWorks and AutoForm experience preferred.