Advanced Application Engineer

Location: Novi, Michigan 

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opportunity for Advanced Application Engineer in Novi, Michigan, to lead and participate in projects that promote steel implementations in automotive industry through computer modeling and photogrammetry measurements.

Summary of Responsibilities: 

• Conduct FEA analysis to evaluate formability of various stamping processes that include draw, trim and flanging
• Conduct ARGUS and DIC strain measurement
• Conduct optimization of stamping process with respect to die face design (addendum, draw bead), lubrication condition, steel grade, gauge and coating selection for reduced thinning and springback
• Work closely with customers, Application Engineering and CTS to trouble shooting production issues through reverse engineering of modeling the stamping process and making recommendation of engineering solutions for issue resolution
• Have the ability to manage projects from beginning to end, document results and present proposals to customers
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years’ experience in die engineering and stamping operations of various steel grades
• 5 years’ Experience in forming simulations using AutoForm
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent team player and self-starter to work with little direction
• Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 10 years’ experience in die engineering and stamping operations of various steel grades
• 10 years’ Experience in forming simulations using AutoForm
• Metallurgical knowledge of various steel grades and their applications in BIW structures
• Familiar with CATIA / NX for basic design modification and data communication
• Strong analytical skills 

Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.  

Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more. 

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.