Senior Ingenieur Werkstoff- und Umformtechnik (m/w/d)
Core
Senior Materials and Forming Engineer analyzing metal defects, optimizing forming processes, and qualifying new steel grades for automotive components.
Role type
Senior IC materials and forming engineer
Builds
High-precision automotive parts (sheet metal components)
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Metallurgy / Forming technology
Required skills
Metallurgy, forming processes, microstructure analysis, mechanical properties, laboratory analytics, FLC analysis, strain measurement, supplier management, technical documentation
Preferred skills
Sheet metal forming, automotive industry, Master's degree, ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 knowledge
Technologies
Microscopy, microhardness testing, FLC analysis, strain measurement techniques
Responsibilities
Analyze stamping defects (cracks, fractures) using root cause analysis; Apply modern analysis methods (microscopy, microhardness, FLC); Interface with steel mills and suppliers; Translate quality requirements into material and process specifications; Qualify new steel grades (AHSS, DP steels); Advise production on formability optimization; Develop internal material standards and test plans; Create analysis reports and action recommendations