Die Casting Process Engineer

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt">Job Title: Die Casting Process Engineer</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt">Location: Waterloo, Iowa</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt">Salary: $90-100K</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt">Job Summary of the Die Casting Process Engineer:</span></strong> The Die Casting Process Engineer is responsible for enhancing manufacturing processes through analysis and strategic planning. This role involves working closely with the Manufacturing Manager to identify inefficient processes, analyze operations, design work methods, and eliminate inefficiencies to boost productivity and reduce costs. The position requires expertise in manufacturing and a background in die-casting.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt">Duties &amp; Responsibilities of the Die Casting Process Engineer:</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-family: Symbol">· </span>Develop, optimize, and improve manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, quality, and safety.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-family: Symbol">· </span>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transition of new processes, technologies, and equipment while meeting project deadlines and budget.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-family: Symbol">· </span>Participate in teams for root cause analysis, corrective action, and preventative measures.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-family: Symbol">· </span>Monitor process data, identify trends, and propose solutions for improvement.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-family: Symbol">· </span>Implement process improvements to reduce costs, minimize waste, and increase efficiency.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-family: Symbol">· </span>Analyze process performance metrics and implement solutions to meet or exceed targets.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-family: Symbol">· </span>Provide technical support to resolve process-related issues and implement solutions.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-family: Symbol">· </span>Train production team on procedures, equipment, and new processes.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-family: Symbol">· </span>Stay updated on advancements in process engineering technologies and methodologies.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-family: Symbol">· </span>Establish all documentation related to the process, such as APQP, machine setup, and tooling instructions.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-family: Symbol">· </span>Assist Product Design in ensuring designs are manufacturable.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-family: Symbol">· </span>Manage tools required in the manufacturing area.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-family: Symbol">· </span>Complete projects according to specifications, deadlines, and budget.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt">Education &amp; Experience Requirements of Die Casting Process Engineer:</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-family: Symbol">· </span>Bachelors degree in Engineering.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-family: Symbol">· </span>Die Casting background is essential.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-family: Symbol">· </span>Experience with product design and tools.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-family: Symbol">· </span>Prior project experience is preferred.</p>