Manager - Die Simulation

Location: Bangalore, India

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Key Responsibilities

• Perform product feasibility studies for BIW and closure panels.

• Develop and validate die process plans, strip layouts and tooling concepts.

• Execute, forming simulations for sheet metal parts using simulation software.

• Analyze formability, thinning, splits, wrinkles and spring back issues.

• Support die-face engineering and die design reviews with suppliers.

• Recommend design improvements to achieve robust manufacturability.

• Coordinate with Product Development, CAE, Quality and Tooling suppliers.

• Support die tryout activities and correlate simulation results with physical trials.

• Implement engineering changes and update simulation models.

• Prepare technical reports, feasibility assessments and management presentations.

Preferred Industries

Manufacturing
Manufacturing and Pr

Education Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Tool Engineering or Automobile Engineering.

• Specialization in Tool Design, CAD/CAM or Manufacturing Engineering preferred.

General Experience

• 15+ years of experience in die design, stamping simulation or tooling engineering.

• Hands-on experience in automotive sheet metal component development.

• Experience with BIW outer panels, inner panels or closure panel development preferred.

• Experience working with tool makers and die development suppliers is desirable.

Critical Experience

• Automotive sheet metal stamping processes.

• Formability and manufacturability analysis.

• Die process planning and strip layout development.

• Springback prediction and compensation techniques.

• Die face design fundamentals.

• Dimensional quality and GD&T concepts.

• APQP, PPAP and PFMEA awareness.

• Root cause analysis and structured problem solving.

System Generated Core Skills

Performance Monitoring
Conveyor Systems
Pneumatics
Hydraulics
Costing
Work Estimation
Process Knowledge - Assembly
Industrial Engineering
Project Management
QC Tools
Kaizen
QC Story
Root Cause Analysis
Equipment Management
Equipment Maintenance
Product Knowledge -Vehicle System
Product Knowledge - Aggregates
Fixtures
Statistical Analysis Tools
Process Improvement
Method Study & Work Measurement
Line Balancing
Ergonomics
Resource Management
Quality Management System (QMS)
ISO 9001 - Quality Management

System Generated Secondary Skills