ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP 3D-PRINTING, LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN & POLYMER TECHNOLOGY

Forward Engineering (FE) is a trusted partner for holistic and sustainable product development in the automotive and aerospace industry.

The global FE team supports our client partners with comprehensive design, system engineering, material and process know-how in the field of technical and fiber-reinforced polymers, functional lightweight construction and CAE-supported multi-material design optimization.

Bringing together our global network of material manufacturers, technology providers and tier suppliers enables the resource efficient and cost-effective implementation of new and emerging technologies.

Tasks

In your work as an intern you will get detailed insights and experiences in engineering & consulting projects together with our industry clients and technology partners.

You will support our team with following tasks :

Supporting the methodical concept and product development for lightweight structures with a focus on composites and technical polymers

Participation in the area of 3D printing, planning and execution of print jobs in filament printing

Material and process evaluation, global material- and technology scouting

Calculation of manufacturing costs and accompanying cost engineering

Close cooperation and coordination with the project team involved, the respective technology partners, institutes and suppliers worldwide

Support on internal and external projects

Presentation of the project results in the project team

Requirements

Passionate about Sustainability, Electrification and Future Mobility

You study (Dipl.-Ing., M. Sc., M. Eng.) mechanical- or industrial engineering specializing in product development, vehicle design, aerospace, plastics technology / composites or a comparable qualification.

Industrial experience in the areas of structural design & manufacturing, composites and / or plastics technology is an advantage

Excellent material know-how and its application in product development

Goal- and solution-oriented with strong communication skills and know how to motivate your project team

Fluent in English and German

Flexibility and willingness to work in international projects

Experienced and comfortable with discussing and presenting your ideas and project results with the project team

Benefits

Responsible tasks in an innovative environment

Great conditions in an open-minded, collegial team

A flat, project oriented and responsive organizational structure able to respond quickly to customer and market requirements

Individual, attractive opportunities for your personal development and professional career in a growing business

We are looking forward to your comprehensive application

Forward Engineering (FE) is a Global Engineering and Consulting Firm based in Munich, Germany with offices and representation in Japan, China and the US, that specialize in holistic and sustainable product development employing the latest proven and emerging materials and manufacturing process technologies.

Our team supports you with industry leading material, process and simulation driven design expertise for technical and fiber-reinforced plastics, functional lightweighting and multi-material design optimization.

The resource-sensitive and economical commercial application of your products, from concept development through series production validation, is enabled by our team together with our global network of technology partners.