Dell Color Material Finish Technologist - Metal Forming 

United States, Texas, Austin 

385853336

You will:

• Influence ID/CMF decisions during early product concept phase at a material and part design level. Define approved solutions based on the product design and the technology capability.

• Develop and own technology roadmap for metal forming incubations for materials such as Aluminum, magnesium and steel for 3-4 yrs out enabling design objectives.

• Lead technology incubations as required by the molding technology roadmap. Conduct NUDD investigations as required to meet design objectives during concept phase.

• Create strategic engagements with our external technology suppliers and partners. Able to influence their technology roadmaps to align with DELL's objectives.

• Define production requirements and specifications for formed metal and machined parts.

Essential Requirements

• 15+ yrs experience, plus a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Metallurgy or related field.

• Mastery of metal forming processes, such as stamping, forging etc. plus tooling design knowledge related to each process.

• Expert in metal part design and what processes are capable of achieving from tolerance perspective and an understanding of the properties and behaviors of different metals and alloys

• Able to partner with counterparts in the design team to achieve the design direction within the processes capability.

• Understanding of the properties and behaviors of different metals and alloys

Desirable Requirements

• Knowledgeable in CNC machining process, with experience designing parts and creating machine toolpaths

• Proven track record bringing new technologies from idea to reality