Process Engineer - Die Cast

Process Engineer - Die Cast#AAT-1504

Clinton, Tennessee, United States Apply X  Facebook  Linked In  Email  Copy### Company Location Aisin Automotive Casting TN, Inc.### Location
221 Frank L. Diggs Drive, Clinton, Tennessee 37716, United States###

Job Description
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* Job Title:

Process Engineer
**** Company:
Aisin Automotive Casting Tennessee Inc.
**** Department:
Die Cast
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* Location:

Clinton, TN*
* ** Position Summary
** As a Die Casting Manufacturing Engineer at Aisin Automotive Casting Tennessee, 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.
** Position Responsibilities
** The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:
* ** 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 the implementation of 2D matrix codes for traceability and quality assurance. Ensure accurate and consistent marking throughout the production process.
* ** Auto Deburring:
** Manage and improve the auto deburring process, ensuring that 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 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 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:
** Maintain detailed records of process changes, trials, and troubleshooting activities. Generate process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and other technical reports.
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* Collaboration:

** Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and R&D, to ensure alignment between maintenance and manufacturing.  
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* Qualifications:

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* 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.
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* Experience:

** 3+ years of experience in aluminum die casting or metal casting manufacturing engineering.
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* 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., Solid Works, AutoCAD) and familiarity with simulation tools for casting processes.+ Strong understanding of metallurgy, tooling design, and production methodologies.+

Experience with auto…