Die Cast Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Die Casting Manufacturing Engineer at Aisin Automotive Casting Tennessee, responsible for improving, optimizing, and sustaining aluminum die casting manufacturing processes to meet high-quality standards and production efficiency. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to solve engineering challenges, introduce new technologies, and contribute to the overall success of operations.

• Aisin Automotive Casting Tennessee Inc.
• Department:
  Die Cast
• Location:
  
  Clinton, TN

• 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 implementation of 2D matrix codes for traceability and quality assurance.
• Auto Deburring
  :
  Manage and improve the auto deburring process, ensuring parts are free of burrs, sharp edges, and other imperfections to meet 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 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 by applying 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
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  Maintain detailed records of process changes, trials, and troubleshooting activities. Generate process documentation, SOPs, and other technical reports.
• Collaboration
  :
  Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and R&D, to ensure alignment between maintenance and manufacturing.

• Education
  :
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or 4 to 6 years of related experience and a HS Diploma or G.E.D., or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience
  : 3+ years in aluminum die casting or metal casting manufacturing engineering.
• Certifications
  :
  Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Travel Requirements
  :
  Approximately 0 %; must be willing and available to travel as necessary to meet business needs.
• Work Environment Requirements
  :
  Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment; must perform job duties onsite when necessary; must work effectively in a fast‑paced environment; must manage multiple assignments within deadlines and budgets; must work as an effective team member; must commit to a high standard of safety and comply with all safety laws and company policies.
• Attendance/Work Hour Requirements
  :
  Must maintain an acceptable attendance record; must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as necessary to meet business needs.