Die Cast Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Peoplelink Staffing has partnered with a leading manufacturer in Billerica, MA to hire a Die Cast Manufacturing Engineer on a direct hire basis. The manufacturer provides parts to customers that enable them to bring their most life-enriching new products to the world.

Job Summary:

Develop and maintain machining process parameters for all existing programs and participate in program launch activities for new programs. Participate in tool design configuration for both new and existing programs. Lead continuous improvement activities in the machining departments using a structured approach such as Six Sigma or Lean.

Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401 (K) with 40% up to 7% of compensation.

Tuition Reimbursement

Education advancement bonuses

Annual bonus opportunities

Relocation assistance available

3 weeks PTO which starts on first day.

Education and Experience Requirements:

BS degree in engineering or equivalent.

Must have experience in developing PFMEA for machined products.

Six Sigma Training a plus

Background in Quality Systems a plus

CNC programming skills, Fanuc controls used on Muratta & Mori-Seiki machines preferred. HAAS programming knowledge is a MUST.

Poke-yoke and mistake-proofing experience

Job Functions:

Support promoting and modeling a culture of safe work practices to all team members

Lead team activities developing and maintaining manufacturing processes. Projects may span all or part of project launch, initial start-up through mature production.

Initiates tooling, process, or design changes to improve product performance, quality or manufacturing cost.

Demonstrates “Hands-on” techniques and a willingness to cooperatively work with machine operators, supervisors and leads to solve production problems.

Utilizes SPC; may lead or participate in process improvement efforts.

Actively participates in and conducts process reviews.

Supports manufacturing cost-estimating activities.

Interact frequently with other functional groups to coordinate technical and or documentation matters. May interact with suppliers and customers.

Works directly with Plant employees or Supervisors to resolve equipment, process, quality, efficiency, or tooling issues.

Supports directly or indirectly Plant MRB Disposition and Corrective Action activities.

Reviews customer specifications and recommends changes to improve manufacturability as required.

Works closely with Sales and Engineering to establish cost trade-offs.

Acts as project leader on routine process or machine development efforts as required.

Cycle time reduction and tool cost savings

Drive improvements in machine scrap reductions

Prepare detailed plans necessary to complete work on projects, tooling or work centers for activities spanning several weeks to months.

Develop work instructions