Stamping Engineer - 23277 (24.53/hr Ltd) - Warwickshire - £24.50 - 24.50 per hour (889673)

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Stamping Engineer - 23277 (24.53/hr Ltd)
Commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester
£24.50 - 24.50 per hour

Stamping Engineer (23277) - Automotive - Warwickshire - £24.53/hr Ltd

A self-motivated and confident Stamping Engineer with strong experience of performing FEA simulations and a working knowledge of Catia V5, preferably with a sound Engineering background and proven press tool manufacturing experience, is required for this leading Automotive manufacturer based in Warwickshire.

You will be working within a busy Manufacturing Engineering department, although aspects of the role will require frequent travel to suppliers (overseas and UK based) as well as extended periods in Press Shops during commissioning periods in Press Shops during commissioning periods. You must have experience of working within a stamping engineering background and of Autoform FEA toolset or similar. In addition to this, a working knowledge of Catia V5 is essential. A relevant Engineering Degree is not essential but would be a distinct advantage, as would time served in a relevant Engineering discipline. Duties will include:

- Performing FEA simulations of stamping processes (AutoForm).
- Optimizing draw die developments to maximise efficiency and robustness.
- Defining stamping manufacture processes taking into account the most appropriate / available facilities, piece cost and tool cost implications.
- Ensuring that suppliers timing plans meet overall projects timing plans and negotiate implementation of change within project aspirations and reviewing and buy-off Stamping Processes, Tool Designs, Patterns and Dies to the required specifications.
Again, it is essential that you have experience with:

- Catia V5
- Stamping Engineering Background
- Performing FEA simulations using Autoform FEA or similar
This is a varied role and you will also spend time working with press shop personnel and suppliers to support the introduction and commissioning of tooling into internal or external press shop, as well as working on generating part and tooling costs and negotiating with suppliers. Moreoever, you will also be expected to provide technical support for toolmakers on resolution of process, design, manufacture and try-out problems. You will use your technical knowledge to provide feedback to Engineering to aid product manufacturability.

This contract position is for a period of approximately 10 months with an attractive rate of £24.53/hr limited company. The client is looking to commence by the end of October 2012. Please contact Jason Cole at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 397 555 as soon as possible to discuss further

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.