Magna
Process Engineer - Casting
Birmingham, Alabama, US
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About the role
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and essential duties required to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Utilize statistical methods (including DOE) to optimize casting process parameters to improve Net Casting Rate
- Calculate gate areas using PQ2 methods, runner area and cross-sections to optimize part quality, yield and Net Casting Rate
- Collaborate with Tooling Engineer with the design of the runner and cooling system. Evaluate simulation results and casting trial results, implement counter-measures to optimize Net Casting Rate
- Perform cycle time analysis, determine bottleneck operation and implement counter-measures to improve Net Casting Rate
- Document critical die cast process parameters - make accessible at point of use
- Document all die cast process changes and maintain change history
- Manage equipment suppliers. Manage timing and budget
- Runner & Cooling Design experience
- The Process Engineer is responsible for the die cast operations and oversees and leads in their implementation and continuous improvement.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- 5-10 years related experience in the high pressure die castings in the automotive industry
- Knowledge of PLC, Robot programming, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Problem Solving & DOE
- Good interpersonal skills and "hands-on" problem solving expertise
- Ability to work in a fast paced working environment
- Must be able to understand written instructions
- Provide support for three shifts and weekend production schedule as required by management
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and essential duties required to successfully perform this job.
Nice to have
- Lean Manufacturing background & Six Sigma preferred
Skills
- Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.
Company info
- Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers.
- Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.
- As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects.
Equal opportunity
- At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success.
- equal opportunity employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.
- Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization under a TN or H-1B visa may be considered, provided they are authorized to work for this employer without requiring new or additional visa sponsorship.
- The company is unable to sponsor new employment-based visas or other immigration sponsorship for this position.
- We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.
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