Die Cast Engineer

Die Cast Engineer

Atwork Knoxville Talent Pool, 6700 Baum Drive Ste 25, Knoxville, TN 37909 US

Employment Type:

Temporary
Industry: Professional
Job Number: ME-005315
Pay Rate: $70,000 - $80,000
Branch:
Knoxville, TN

Position Summary:

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 our operations.

• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot aluminum die casting processes to improve product quality, yield, and cycle time.
• Collaborate with toolmakers and maintenance teams to ensure dies, tooling, and equipment are properly maintained and meet production requirements.
• Oversee and optimize laser marking of parts, including 2D matrix codes for traceability and quality assurance.
• Manage and improve auto deburring process to ensure parts are free of burrs, ensuring quality standards.
• Oversee trim pressing operations to remove excess material while maintaining process efficiency.
• Use distortion tables to monitor and correct material distortion or warping.
• Ensure parts meet engineering specs, quality standards, and customer requirements using effective measurement and testing techniques.
• Recommend and implement process improvements focused on cost reduction, energy efficiency, and waste minimization.
• Lead root cause analysis for quality issues and process failures to implement corrective actions.
• Maintain detailed records of process changes, trials, and troubleshooting activities; generate SOPs and technical reports.
• Collaborate closely with production, QA, and R&D to ensure alignment of maintenance and manufacturing.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or 4-6 years of related experience and a high school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience in aluminum die casting or metal casting manufacturing engineering.

• In‑depth knowledge of aluminum die casting processes.
• Experience with laser marking, 2D matrix codes, and traceability processes.
• Proficiency in CAD software (Solid Works, 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.
• Experience with Fanuc robotics for automation and robotic integration.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent problem‑solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent is a plus.

Approximately 0% travel.

Must operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment; perform duties onsite; work effectively in a fast‑paced environment; handle multiple assignments; maintain safety standards.