Hot and Cold Forging Engineer

We are looking for a Hot & Cold Forging Engineer to join a project with one of our clients operating in the Automotive and Defence sectors.

This position is 100% on-site in Portugal. Candidates must be available and willing to relocate to Portugal if they are currently based abroad.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Perform product testing and failure analysis.
• Determine product feasibility.
• Analyse engineering sketches, specifications, data, and related drawings to determine design factors such as part size, shape, and layout.
• Collaborate with Production and Sales teams to ensure product objectives and manufacturing capabilities are aligned.
• Design overall machining layouts and calculate angles, weights, surface areas, dimensions, radii, clearances, tolerances, leverage, and feature locations.
• Calculate the magnitude, direction, and point of application of tensile, compressive, and bending forces, and develop the geometric shape of parts to accommodate operational loads.
• Prepare detailed multi-view drawings of parts and assemblies, including specifications for gear ratios, bearing loads, and the direction and interaction of moving parts.
• Modify part designs to correct functional deficiencies or reduce manufacturing issues.
• Measure machines and components prior to production to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Use computer-aided design and drafting (CAD) software and equipment to develop designs.
• Coordinate and lead project meetings and design reviews.
• Design and detail manufacturing drawings, from initial concept through to finished products.
• Work with suppliers to resolve production issues and support new product development.
• Communicate with and provide technical support to customers, engineers, and external sales representatives regarding technical issues or new product development.
• Deliver presentations to internal and external customers.

Requirements

Mandatory Requirements

• Education: Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred, although not essential for candidates who demonstrate significant experience and strong technical expertise in the field.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in Hot and Cold Forging processes, within industries manufacturing technical components, preferably for the Automotive industry.
• Languages: English.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion, QForm simulation, or similar tools.
• Location: Availability to work 100% on-site in Portugal.

Benefits

Important:

• This is a 100% on-site position in Portugal. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this role.
• Our company does not sponsor work visas or residence permits for employment purposes. All candidates must have the legal right to work in Portugal.
• We will only contact candidates who meet the requirements and match the profile sought by our clients.

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