Gestamp is a Spanish multinational engineering company specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of metal components for the automotive industry. As a global leader in the sector, the company focuses on creating innovative products that make vehicles safer and lighter, contributing to reduced energy consumption and environmental impact. With over 100 production plants and 13 R&D centers across more than 20 countries, Gestamp serves the world's largest vehicle manufacturers.

Headquartered in the Basque Country, Gestamp maintains a dominant presence in Spain with multiple manufacturing facilities and specialized research centers. For international professionals, the company offers a highly technical environment with opportunities in R&D, Industry 4.0, and global management. Its commitment to continuous learning is evidenced by the Gestamp Technology Institute, making it an ideal workplace for engineers and specialists seeking a career at the forefront of automotive innovation within a truly global Spanish enterprise.

Founded in 1997 by the Riberas family, Gestamp grew rapidly through acquisitions and organic growth to become a global Tier 1 automotive supplier. The company went public on the Spanish stock exchange in 2017 and continues to lead in hot stamping technology.

For international professionals

Global leader in automotive engineering with over 100 plants worldwide, offering significant internal mobility.
Operates the Gestamp Technology Institute (GTI) for specialized technical training and professional development.
Strong focus on R&D and Industry 4.0, providing roles for high-tech engineering and digital transformation specialists.
Multicultural work environment with English often used as a working language in corporate and R&D functions.
Headquartered in the Basque Country, a major industrial and technological hub in Northern Spain.

Ingeniero R&D HPDC

Gestamp

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

R&D HPDC ENGINEER

We need to incorporate into our R&D center located in Boroa (Amorebieta - Vizcaya) a Technical Manager profile HPDC - Aluminum, capable of creating and leading a multidisciplinary team in charge of the development of HPDC technology within Technology Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support regarding all HPDC products, from the RFI and RFQ phases to award, and subsequent support in industrialization when required by the Divisions/Plants during product and process development.
• Provide technical support during the Product Design phase in both client projects and internal R&D projects.
• Coordinate the work team in charge of the development of HPDC technology.
• Ensure a cost-optimization approach in the area of components.
• Analyze the feasibility of the project, as well as its cost estimate through the defined procedures and tools.
• Attend meetings with clients, ensuring from a technical point of view the defense of proposed solutions, as well as the analysis of the feasibility of the project.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Knowledge of HPDC simulation software (preferably Magmasoft and Flow 3D) • Knowledge and experience in the design of complex tooling for medium-sized parts in aluminum casting
• Advanced level in CATIA software
• Strong analytical skills, leadership abilities, and problem-solving skills.
• Desirable knowledge in the development of special alloys for the product design of HPDC parts.
• Availability to travel occasionally

Knowledge and Education

• Technical or Higher Industrial Engineering,
• English level: C1
• German level: B2 (desirable)

Work Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in HPDC product and process design
• Experience in the automotive sector (desirable)

View original advert (Spanish)

R&D HPDC ENGINEER

Se precisa incorporar en nuestro centro de R&D situado en Boroa (Amorebieta - Vizcaya) un perfil de Responsable Técnico HPDC - Aluminio, capaz de crear y liderar un equipo multidisciplinar encargado del desarrollo de la tecnología de HPDC dentro de Technology Office.

Key Responsabilities

• Dar cobertura técnica en lo referente a todos los productos de HPDC, desde su fase de RFI, RFQ hasta la adjudicación, y posterior apoyo en la industrialización cuando sea requerido por las Divisiones / Plantas durante el desarrollo de producto y procesos.
• Dar soporte técnico durante la fase de Diseño de Producto tanto en proyectos con cliente, como en proyectos internos de R&D.
• Coordinar el equipo de trabajo encargado del desarrollo de la tecnología HPDC.
• Garantizar un enfoque de optimización de costes en el área de componentes.
• Analizar la viabilidad del proyecto, así como su estimación de costes a través de los procedimientos y herramientas definidas.
• Asistir a reuniones con clientes, garantizando desde un punto de vista técnico la defensa de soluciones propuestas, así como el análisis de factibilidad del proyecto.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Conocimiento de software de simulación HPDC (preferiblemente Magmasoft y Flow 3D) • Conocimiento y experiencia en diseño de utillajes complejos de piezas de tamaño medio en casting de Aluminio
• Nivel avanzado en software CATIA
• Alta capacidad analítica, capacidad de liderazgo y resolución de problemas..
• Deseable conocimiento en el desarrollo de aleaciones especiales para el diseño de producto de piezas de HPDC.
• Disponibilidad para viajar ocasionalmente

Knowledge and Education

• Ingeniería Técnica o Superior Industrial,
• Nivel de Inglés: C1
• Nivel de Alemán: B2 (valorable)

Work Experience

• Al menos 5 años de experiencia en diseño de producto y proceso de HPDC
• Experiencia en el sector de Automoción (valorable)