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TITLE: Process or Design Engineer (High Pressure Die Casting)

ENVIRONMENT: Aluminum and Zinc High Pressure Die Casting production cells (hot & cold chamber) With secondary machining, finishing, powder coating, and assembly capabilities.

LOCATION: Spirt Lake, Iowa

REPORTS TO: President/ Engineering Manager

COMPENSATION PACKAGE: Negotiable

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors or equivalent in work experience

CITIZENSHIP: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder and able to work for any U.S. Employer. Employer will consider a current H1B candidate if authorization is transferable and not about to expire.

RELOCATION ALLOWANCE: Yes

BENEFIT PACKAGE: Yes

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE LEVEL: 10+ years

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE: 3+ Years

QUALITY EXPERIENCE: Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizan/5S or similar continuous improvement programs

NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: One

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced High Pressure Die Casting Process Engineer with tool and die experience to become a part of our team! You will be required to perform a variety of engineering tasks, as well as identify areas of improvement to increase operational process efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, configure, optimize and document the die casting processes from inception, through start up, and mass production


• Assess processes, take measurements, interpret data and document conclusions


• Design, run, test and upgrade systems and processes


• Develop best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output


• Perform and document process FMEAs, design of experiments, design reviews, risk assessments & engineering analysis


• Provide process documentation and operator instructions


• Educates, instructs and supports the production operators


• Manage die casting perishable tooling


• Track production tooling health and wear and develop programs to maximize tooling life and production uptime and throughput.


• Provide input for new and replacement tooling design to incorporate best practices into future tooling.


• Oversee the installation and operation of various mechanical systems


• Support preventive maintenance, de-bugging and repair of machine and equipment defects


• Identify, specify and implement technologies to improve operations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience as die casting process technician, tooling engineer or other related fields


• Familiarity with Lean, Kaizen/5S, 6 Sigma or similar continuous improvement programs


• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills


• Ability to prioritize and multitask

MUST HAVE:

• Ability to provide direction for High Pressure Die Casting and peripheral processes activities.


• Ability to direct difficult die changes that will be performed by experienced mechanical technicians Ability to direct & perform die changes with help from experienced personnel.


• Read, interpret, alter and create complicated drawings and blueprints.


• Read, understand, and use precision measuring instruments.


• Judgment required to correct trouble spots in machinery and equipment.


• Ability to follow and work from verbal instructions.


• Some knowledge of metal alloys, their physical properties and heat treating.


• Judgement necessary to troubleshoot die casting equipment and processes.


• Ability to review and document multiple manufacturing processes.


• Process Automation experience


• Strong oral and written communication skills


• Ability to work well in a team environment

NICE TO HAVE:

• Die Casting Simulation Software experience


• Ability to lay out and perform work on Tool Room equipment, as required.


• Make new parts, jigs, and/or fixtures using drawings, patterns, old or broken parts.


• Review, adjust and approve die cast tool designs and drawings.


• SolidWorks experience


• CNC Fixture design experience