Technical Manager- Advanced HPDC

We are looking for an experienced Technical Manager with hands on experience in HPDC to lead technological development, pilot programs and customer collaborations that will strengthen technical leadership and market presence.

• Technology development and hands‑on leadership.
• Lead hands‑on development and optimization of HPDC, semi‑solid casting processes, tooling and associated automation at the Technology Development Center.
• Own die design and validation: collaborate with toolmakers to develop tooling, perform detailed design and validation and lead troubleshooting efforts.
• Perform and supervise flow and solidification modeling (e.g., MAGMASOFT, FLOW‑3D, etc.) to optimize casting process.
• Develop and validate process parameters for magnesium and aluminum alloys across various machine platforms and shot systems.
• Implement and optimize secondary processes (heat treatment, machining, surface finish, etc.) to meet functional and aesthetic requirements.
• Oversee robot programming, cell integration and automation for die handling.
• Pilot production and scale‑up.
• Lead pilot runs and scale‑up from lab to prototype and pre‑production, ensuring repeatability and manufacturability.
• Coordinate with supply chain and manufacturing to transfer validated processes, tooling and work instructions into production.
• Define acceptance criteria, run capability studies and support qualification activities with OEMs/Tier suppliers.
• Customer and market engagement.
• Work closely with Technical Market Development and Operations to define customer requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Support customer trials, technical presentations and on‑site demonstrations.
• Prepare technical reports and proposals.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Materials or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 5+ years hands‑on HPDC experience with proven responsibility for die design, process optimization and pilot production.
• Demonstrable experience with flow/thermal/solidification modeling tools (MAGMA, FLOW‑3D or equivalent).
• Practical experience with die design, gating, venting, runner systems and tooling troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in robot programming and integration for casting cells (ABB, FANUC, KUKA or similar).
• Strong project management skills and experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Working knowledge of metallurgy for Al and Mg alloys, casting defects and corrective actions.

• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Materials or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience with Aluminum semi‑solid casting and Magnesium Thixomolding casting.
• Experience transferring processes from R&D/pilot to volume production in an automotive or aerospace supply chain.
• Prior engagements with OEMs/Tier 1 suppliers and knowledge of automotive qualification requirements.
• Working knowledge of sustainability frameworks and low‑carbon manufacturing strategies.