Formability Specialist Chattanooga TN (Chattanooga)

Formability Specialist Chattanooga TN

Dedicated to observing and tracking product run to aid in establishing top die performance through formability analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Trained eye for good parts and have the ability to compare draw shells to master samples.
• Ability to understand basics of draw die functions and adjustments to optimize thinning.
• Train others on off shifts to accomplish tasks.
• First and last piece inspection for tooling review of final product and drawn part on high risk parts.
• Track steel Y,T,E,N value, R Value for high risk parts and track failure results thus identifying projected failure rate from mechanical properties of steel on excel document.
• Perform circle grid master panels and do monthly analysis on high risk parts.
• Work with quality department to understand high risk parts and failure areas.
• Work with scheduling to have high risk parts run during day shift or be able to support on off shift as much as possible.
• Work with Die Engineering and forming analysis group to track results from drawing changes.
• Measure and track thinning percentages on high risk parts on past failure areas.
• Assist with new launches to optimize formability during design concept phase, based off Lessons Learned.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by Tooling Manager.
• Work overtime as required.
• Travel to die shops at first part off tool for formability analysis, and for final die buyoff at die shop.
• Scan dies using GOM scan on a yearly basis for updated designs and track changes in the die.
• Convert scans to 3D model.
• Utilize the ARGUS camera system for formability analysis.

Education and Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical and Mental Requirements of the Position

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

About Us

We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.

Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?

You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.

This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.

You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.

You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.

Join the Gestamp team!