Stamping Specialist H/F

Mission, Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop, industrialise and optimise stamping tools processes to ensure performance, quality and competitiveness of production systems.
• Oversee stamping tools from concept definition to start of production at the plant.
• Process Development – Analyse and validate product/process feasibility for stamped parts and support the product development team.
• Define tooling concepts for sheet‑metal forming to achieve tooling performance.
• Ensure feasibility assessment for stamping parts using stamping simulation (AUTOFORM).
• Support the acquisition team (design‑to‑cost) and validate tooling concepts of external stamping suppliers.
• Industrialisation – Define tool specifications, launch and lead RFQs, and manage tool suppliers from the design phase to final validation (worldwide).
• Manage all validation steps (strip layout, studies, construction, reception at supplier sites and Forvia plants).
• Define and enforce compliance with programme targets (cost, quality, cycle time, etc.) and develop action plans to meet them with external and internal resources.
• Production Launch – Lead tools installation and commissioning in the Forvia plant (Europe) until full process validation.
• Train plant teams and support the start of production.
• Contribute to achieving run‑@‑rate targets.
• Continuous Improvement – Optimise tool performance (cycle time, OEE, cost, etc.) and continuously improve processes.
• Capitalize on and deploy best practices across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in stamping manufacturing and development (tool shop).
• Strong mechanical knowledge.
• Experience with simulation tools (Autoform and CATIA).
• Ability to learn on the fly and work in shop‑floor environments.
• Effective communication skills in English within a multicultural environment.
• Willingness to travel worldwide (20‑30% of the time).

Benefits

• Multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration.
• Access to extensive training programmes (online and in‑person) through Forvia University.
• Opportunities for career development within a global automotive supplier.
• Engagement in sustainability initiatives with a focus on circular economy and CO2 Net Zero.