Material Utilization Engineer
Key Skills for This Role
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Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain material utilization databases and reporting tools for Pre-Production and Production
- Collect material, blank and strip layout information from die engineering
- Compile data and prepare specifications - nesting blanks when needed
- Release all material specifications to downstream users per required MRD
- Lead material utilization analysis for all stamped components.
- Identify opportunities for material cost reduction through blank optimization, material selection, and process improvements.
- Support annual cost reduction initiatives through material savings projects.
- Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews during vehicle and component development.
- Lead Material Expert Review meetings per required MRD
- Collaborate with die engineering to achieve optimum material utilization while maintaining process robustness.
- Support launch activities and troubleshooting efforts related to blank development
- Lead kaizen activities and problem-solving efforts to improve overall manufacturing efficiency.
- Develop corporate standards and best practices for blank optimization and material utilization.
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Work within the team environment to identify potential issues.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Any experience in automotive stamping, die process engineering, die design, manufacturing engineering, or material utilization.
- Experience with blank development, strip layout design, or nesting optimization.
- Strong understanding of sheet metal forming processes and stamping operations.
- Experience supporting vehicle launch programs.
- Knowledge of transfer, tandem, and progressive die processes.
- Experience with CAD systems such as CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks.
- Familiarity with processing coils into blanks
- Sheet Metal Stamping Processes
- Blank Development & Optimization
- Material Utilization Analysis
- Die Design
- CAD and Manufacturing Software
About Stellantis
Stellantis is a multinational automotive corporation formed from the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group. It designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and mobility solutions under 14 brands including Jeep, Peugeot, Fiat, Citroën, Opel, and Maserati.
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