FT Forming Engineer

Responsibilities Determine the stamping process needs for future and existing sheet metal products. Provide forming support to customers during pre‑launch/early vendor involvement (EVI), production and troubleshooting events using ARGUS (optical forming analysis tool), manual CGA (circle grid analysis) and local formability analysis tools. Assist customers with die‑development for ArcelorMittal products and awarded parts. Prepare detailed reports based on forming analysis performed in the customer stamping facility and recommend necessary tooling modifications. Support qualification of new/transfer ArcelorMittal parts at North American customers by working cross‑functionally with ArcelorMittal quality and sales teams. Work with the AM Technical Service Team to provide quick and cost‑effective solutions to mitigate customer claims. Utilize knowledge of experimental tests and 3D Digital Image Correlation techniques and work with the AM Application Technology Team to develop data necessary for EVI forming analysis for customer‑specific grades. Collaborate with the AM Steel Solutions group to develop Finite Element Analysis (FEA) material cards at customer request. Investigate and implement cost savings solutions and manufacturing process improvement ideas for North American customers to facilitate growth of the ArcelorMittal steel business. Maintain an expert level of industry knowledge regarding automotive steel grades, stamping processes, and forming analysis techniques to resolve complex stamping issues. Ensure a long‑term technical leadership position relative to the competition by identifying industry stamping trends and initiating and executing them. Qualifications and Requirements Master’s degree or equivalent in Materials Engineering, Integrated Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field and at least 2 years of related experience. 12 months of experience with each of the following: Advanced manufacturing (stamping and hydroforming) processes, their analysis and optimization using ARGUS and thickness analysis tools. Material‑press interaction, tool‑die and press conditions, lubrication, and parameters affecting the forming process. Handling mechanical test equipment (tensile testing machine, hydraulic press), conducting tension tests, and using a 3D Digital Image Correlation system to correlate mechanical steel properties. Interpreting Finite Element Analysis (FEA) forming simulation models and optimizing forming parameters. Experience with mild and AHSS steels; electrochemical etching process; ARGUS; Circle Grid Analysis (CGA); ultrasound thickness gauge; 3D DIC; and FEA. Understanding and implementing quality test procedures and reports for materials. Full‑time position located in Franklin, TN. Telecommuting permitted one day per week. Must reside within commuting distance of the Franklin, TN office. Requires 60% travel within North America (50% U.S. / 10% Canada and Mexico) for forming analysis and supporting stamping trials in customer plants. Pre‑employment drug test and background check required. #J-18808-Ljbffr