Job Description

Reference

224

Job Title

AutoForm Simulation Specialist

Department

Engineering

Hours of Work

37 hours per week

Type of Contract

Contract Employed

Contract Duration

On-going Permanent

Reporting To:

CAD Manger

Responsible For

N/A

JOB PROFILE Overall Purpose and Aims of the Job Role

The AutoForm Simulation Specialist is responsible for managing multiple programme simulation outputs.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Health and Safety

To comply with the statutory provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and any Company policy in regards to health and safety including the wearing of PPE.

To assist with accident investigations and to assist in putting measures in place to avoid repetitions.

To assist with the completion of risk assessments.

To ensure all employees have access to a safe working environment and company health and safety policy is applied including the enforcement of PPE

To maintain a good level of housekeeping.

Key Tasks – Roles & Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate all aspects of AutoForm simulation

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulation understanding

Developing automated systems (queuing and script) to reduce processing time and optimise workflow

Review/discuss simulation results internally and with customers

Supply solutions to tooling team

Support Quality process specifically relating to simulation software output

In-house training and mentoring of employees in AutoForm software

Reporting and progress chasing on AutoForm output to support multiple projects

Supporting the CAD Manager to deliver tooling design to project timing

PERSON SPECIFICATION Technical/IT and Educational Requirements

Essential

AutoForm

Catia V5

Relevant degree or equivalent qualification

Microsoft i.e. Excel, Outlook & Word

Desirable

PAM-STAMP

Catia V6

Competencies

Essential level of competency

Experience of working within an automotive/ manufacturing environment

Fully conversant with AutoForm, used within the work place

FEA simulation understanding

Understanding of press form tooling design

Ability to work to deadlines & report on progress

Problem solving skills

Ability to work to instruction and integrate into a successful engineering team

Good written & verbal communication skills

Commercial awareness

Process driven with a Quality mind-set

Ability to multitask & prioritise work according to customer & business requirements

Desirable level of competency

APQP understanding

Project management skills

Ability to lead and co-ordinate a team

Company Requirements

People

Discussing and resolving problems

Ensure the high performance of staff

To motivate staff to perform to the best of their abilities, including distribution of work.

To advise management of identified training requirements

To ensure staff without access to email are provided with opportunity to read Company communications.

Processes

To follow Company policies

To ensure that confidentiality and data protection is respected and maintained at all times.

To ensure all staff are aware of and follow Company waste management and environmental policies. General

The responsibilities outlined above cannot totally encompass or define all tasks, which may be required of the post holder. The outline of responsibilities given above may, therefore, vary from time to time.

Other

In order to be considered for this role candidates must be able to prove eligibility to work in the UK

CAD CAM Automotive is an equal opportunity employer

If you are interested in applying for this role please submit a copy of your CV and

cover letter to HR@cad-cam-automotive.co.uk