Forging Process Engineer

Responsibility Summary:

Perform functions to design new tooling and support process development of Forging operations for Gear Blanks and Fasteners for the automotive industry. 

Responsibilities:

• Involved in the design of the forging progressions on 3 and 4 station Hatebur Hot Forging presses using simulation software and forging experience.
• Design tooling and gauging for new and existing product.
  • Assign tool numbers, enter into MRP system.
  • Create Bill of Materials
• Troubleshoot production tooling problems.
• Assist setup personal in startup of new product or in diagnosis of problems.
• Provide support to manufacturing departments.
• Participate in customer problem solving resolution following 8D & 3L5Y guidelines.
• Provide communication link between Manufacturing activities and Engineering Department.
• Participate in process review for new product quotation process.
  • Estimate Weight and Forging blank
• Follow Engineering work instruction documents.
• Use and maintain shared drawing database making appropriate documents up-to-date and available to others.
• Complete ECN’s and CMP’s for change management as needed.
• Create and contribute to PFMEA’s and Control plans per AIAG format.
• Maintain a safe and orderly working area.
• Follow all Safety, Environmental & Quality Policies and guidelines
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Experience Required:

Typically requires a 4-year bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology and/or related experience in Process Engineering.

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Forge or Deform simulation software experience is a plus