Job Description

As a Die Casting Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for improving, optimizing, and sustaining aluminum die casting manufacturing processes to meet high-quality standards and production efficiency. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve engineering challenges, introduce new technologies, and contribute to the overall success of operations.

The incumbent is expected to perform the following essential functions:

• Process Optimization: Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot aluminum die casting processes to improve product quality, yield, and cycle time.

• Tooling and Equipment Maintenance: Collaborate with toolmakers and maintenance teams to ensure that dies, tooling, and equipment are properly maintained and meet production requirements.

• Laser Marking: Oversee and optimize the laser marking of parts, including implementing 2D matrix codes for traceability and quality assurance. Ensure accurate and consistent marking throughout production.

• Auto Deburring: Manage and improve the auto deburring process to ensure parts are free of burrs, sharp edges, and other imperfections, meeting required quality standards.

• Trim Pressing: Oversee trim pressing operations to remove excess material, ensuring the final product meets design specifications while maintaining process efficiency.

• Distortion Tables: Utilize distortion tables to monitor and correct any material distortion or warping during the die casting process, ensuring product quality and dimensional accuracy.

• Quality Control: Ensure that aluminum die-cast parts meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements through effective measurement and testing techniques.

• Process Design & Improvement: Recommend and implement improvements to existing processes, equipment, and layouts, focusing on cost reduction, energy efficiency, and waste minimization.

• Root Cause Analysis: Lead root cause analysis for quality issues, process failures, and non-conformities to implement corrective actions and prevent recurrence.

• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of process changes, trials, and troubleshooting activities. Create and update process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical reports.

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and R&D, to ensure alignment across maintenance and manufacturing functions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or 4–6 years of related experience with a high school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in aluminum die casting or metal casting manufacturing engineering.

• Skills:

  • In-depth knowledge of aluminum die casting processes.

  • Experience with laser marking, 2D matrix codes, and traceability processes.

  • Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and familiarity with casting simulation tools.

  • Strong understanding of metallurgy, tooling design, and production methodologies.

  • Experience with auto deburring, trim pressing, and distortion table operations is highly desirable.

  • Fanuc robotics experience for automation and robotic systems integration in manufacturing.

  • Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

  • Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

• Certifications: Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent is a plus.