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