Die Cast Process Engineer at Kurt Manufacturing in Fridley, Minnesota

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Process Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and documenting die cast processes to ensure optimum quality and output.
 

Essential Functions

• Assist operations in maintaining optimum process and troubleshooting.


• Participate in tool design and cavity configuration for both new and existing programs.


• Work with other departments during APQP events to ensure smooth introduction of new and revised die castings, or to resolve equipment, process, quality, efficiency or tooling issues.


• Minor maintenance on die cast machines as required.


• Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.
 

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED


• 10 years of experience in set-up, operation and process development with die cast machines, preferably Buhler, Prince and Weingarten machines


• A strong understanding of complex die cast tools integrated with hydraulic and electronic cylinders, slides and switches

Preferred 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering


• Automation experience

Physical Demand Factors 

The following physical demand factors should be used as a general guideline for employees listed under this job title.  Specific requirements will vary based on the employee’s individual work responsibilities.
 

Strength Level Rating: Light work.  Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

The worker will occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time):

• Reach by extending hands and arms


• Handle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands


• Talk by expressing or exchanging communication by means of the spoken work to impart oral information


• Hear by perceiving the nature of sounds by ear


• Adjust vision to bring objects into sharp focus


• Identify and distinguish colors

A worker in this job will frequently (from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time):

• Pick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingers


• Have near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less