Senior Process Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY :

We are seeking an experienced High Pressure Die Casting Process Engineer with some 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 FMEA's, 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

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Base Pay: $100k+ full benefits including health, life, dental and vision.

Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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