Manufacturing & Process EngineeringProcess Engineering
About the job
Requirements
At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably involving high-pressure aluminum die casting, casting operations, machining, maintenance, automation, or similar production processes.
Understand aluminum alloys, vacuum die casting, thermal management, die lubrication systems, hydraulic systems, and robot automation.
Have working knowledge of computer applications used for communication, documentation, and reporting.
Understand molding principles applied to die casting.
Have experience with real-time process monitoring systems.
Be familiar with X-ray analysis of castings.
Know IATF 16949 quality requirements.
Interpret production and quality data.
Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain standardized die casting process parameters.
Set up and optimize die casting machines for new and existing production.
Monitor melt temperature, die temperature, shot profiles, injection speeds, intensification pressure, fill time, cycle time, and lubrication parameters.
Analyze casting defects including porosity, cold shuts, blisters, flash, soldering, misruns, and shrinkage.
Perform root cause analysis using process data.
Establish and maintain documented process sheets and machine setup instructions.
Work with quality personnel to improve first-pass yield and reduce scrap.
Assist in die tryouts and new product launches.
Recommend tooling, process, or equipment improvements.
Validate process changes through production trials.
Ensure compliance with customer specifications and quality standards.
Train operators and setup technicians on approved process standards.
Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in high-pressure aluminum die casting, casting operations, machining, maintenance, automation, or similar production processes.
Experience with vacuum die casting.
Join us in becoming the premier die casting manufacturer and engineering solutions supplier worldwide.
Summary
The Process Control Technician is responsible for developing, monitoring, and optimizing high-pressure aluminum die casting processes to ensure safe operation, consistent quality, and maximum productivity. This position works closely with production, tooling, maintenance, quality, and engineering to establish process standards, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
(but not limited to…)
Develop and maintain standardized die casting process parameters.
Set up and optimize die casting machines for new and existing production.
Monitor critical process variables including:
Melt temperature
Die temperature
Shot profiles
Injection speeds
Intensification pressure
Fill time
Cycle time
Lubrication parameters
Analyze casting defects including:
Porosity
Cold shuts
Blisters
Flash
Soldering
Misruns
Shrinkage
Perform root cause analysis using process data.
Establish and maintain documented process sheets and machine setup instructions.
Work with quality personnel to improve first-pass yield and reduce scrap.
Assist in die tryouts and new product launches.
Recommend tooling, process, or equipment improvements.
Validate process changes through production trials.
Ensure compliance with customer specifications and quality standards.
Train operators and setup technicians on approved process standards.
Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
Please note that the duties and requirements described herein are intended to represent general contents of this job. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications
2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably in high-pressure aluminum die casting, casting operations, machining, maintenance, automation, or similar production processes.
Strong understanding of:
Aluminum alloys
Vacuum die casting (preferred)
Thermal management
Die lubrication systems
Hydraulic systems
Robot automation
Working knowledge of computer applications used for communication, documentation, and reporting
Understanding of molding principles applied to die casting is a plus.
Experience with real-time process monitoring systems.
Familiarity with X-ray analysis of castings.
Knowledge of IATF 16949 quality requirements.
Skills:
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to interpret production and quality data.
Excellent communication and teamwork.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Position Competencies:
Communications – Listening, Reading Comprehension, Speaking and Writing.
Cognition – Analysis/Reasoning, Creative & Innovative Thinking, Decision Making & Judgement, and Problem Solving.
Personal Effectiveness – Accountability & Dependability, Adaptability & Flexibility, Customer Focus, Development & Continual Learning, Ethics & Integrity, Results Focus & Initiative, Safety Focus, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, and Tact.
Interaction with Others – Influencing Others, Relationship Building, Teamwork and Valuing Diversity
Management Qualities – Business Alignment, Coaching and Mentoring, Leadership, Fiscal Accountability, Organizational & Political Savvy, Planning & Organizing, Staff Management and Strategic Vision.
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Orion Casting has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity, and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify the hiring department by the application deadline.