The position of Sheet Metal Forming Engineer is to
(1) Drive development of manufacturing solutions for sheet metal forming such as deep-drawing, bending and stamping of FRP products.
(2) Build and validate models and simulation techniques for metal forming processes,
(3) Support tooling development at customers for springback & defects
4) Key Result Areas/Accountabilities:
Key Result Areas/Accountabilities
Supporting Actions
Process Development:
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of sheet metal forming solutions tailored to flat rolled products, emphasizing processes like deep-drawing, bending, and stamping.
- Identify and develop innovative methods for optimizing quality and cycle time in forming processes.
- Collaborate with product design and manufacturing teams to integrate metal forming solutions into product designs.

Modeling and Simulation
- Build, validate, and improve simulation models for sheet metal forming processes, applying techniques like finite element analysis (FEA) to predict and optimize material behavior.




- Develop and implement advanced modeling techniques to analyze strain distribution, springback, material flow, and other critical factors impacting flat rolled product forming.
- Continuously improve simulation tools to enhance accuracy, speed, and predictive capability, supporting iterative process development and decision-making.

Technical Support
- Provide expert support to customer teams in design and development of tools, addressing issues in forming processes, such as springback, cracking, and wrinkling.
- Conduct assessments and assist customers in refining tooling parameters to improve defect rates and forming accuracy.
- Troubleshoot and resolve process-related challenges, fostering robust customer relationships and ensuring satisfaction with technical support.

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Project management and execution
- Work with stakeholders to scope the project appropriately
- Plan and execute project activities as per project timeline

📌 Manager (Pune)
🏢 Hindalco Industries
📍 Pune