Die Casting Engineer | Metal Forming Specialist

ST. PAUL'S COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT,GANDHI NAGAR, ABU ROAD; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 180.000 - 280.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ST. PAUL'S COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT is hiring a Die Casting Engineer | Metal Forming Specialist to supervise die casting and forming processes in industrial production.

The role emphasizes process optimization, quality control, and collaboration with tooling and production teams. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of metal alloys, casting defects, and process troubleshooting, with the ability to analyze data, reduce waste, and improve efficiency across production lines in the UAE

Formación

• Requires degree or diploma in Mechanical/Materials/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Solid knowledge of die casting, metal forming and industrial manufacturing methods.
• Experience with material properties, heat treatment and metallurgical principles.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, evaluate, and optimize die casting and metal forming processes.
• Oversee casting operations with aluminum, zinc, magnesium and other alloys.
• Review designs, tooling specifications, and casting requirements for feasibility.
• Monitor parameters: temperature, pressure, injection speed, cooling, cycle time.
• Identify defects and implement corrective actions to improve quality.
• Collaborate with tooling engineers and production teams to improve die design and equipment efficiency.
• Conduct material evaluations and assess metal properties for forming/casting.
• Establish process controls and inspection procedures.
• Analyze production data and reduce waste, defects, and costs.
• Coordinate maintenance, tooling repairs, and trials as needed.
• Ensure safety, quality, and environmental standards compliance.

Conocimientos

Die casting knowledge

Metal forming

Materials engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Problem solving

Quality control

CAD software

Educación

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Materials/Manufacturing Engineering

Herramientas

CAD software

Casting simulations

Production equipment

Descripción del empleo

We're Hiring: Die Casting Engineer | Metal Forming Specialist

Employment Type: Full-Time

Level: Mid-Level to Senior

We are seeking a technically skilled Die Casting Engineer | Metal Forming Specialist to oversee metal casting processes, improve manufacturing performance, and support the production of high-quality metal components. This role focuses on die casting operations, metal forming techniques, tooling optimization, production troubleshooting, and quality control. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of manufacturing engineering, material properties, and industrial production processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and optimize die casting and metal forming processes for industrial production.
• Oversee casting operations involving aluminum, zinc, magnesium, and other applicable metal alloys.
• Review product designs, tooling specifications, and casting requirements to ensure manufacturing feasibility.
• Monitor production parameters, including temperature, pressure, injection speed, cooling time, and cycle time.
• Identify casting defects such as porosity, shrinkage, cracks, surface imperfections, and dimensional inaccuracies.
• Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions to improve product quality.
• Collaborate with tooling engineers and production teams to improve die design, mold performance, and equipment efficiency.
• Conduct material evaluations and assess metal properties for different forming and casting applications.
• Establish process controls and inspection procedures to maintain consistent manufacturing standards.
• Analyze production data and recommend improvements to reduce material waste, defects, and manufacturing costs.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, tooling repairs, and production trials when required.
• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with applicable industrial safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Requirements

• Background in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of die casting, metal forming, casting processes, and industrial manufacturing methods.
• Understanding of metal alloys, material properties, heat treatment, and metallurgical principles.
• Familiarity with die design, mold tooling, casting simulations, and production equipment.
• Ability to identify casting defects and perform process troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of quality inspection methods, dimensional measurement, and manufacturing quality standards.
• Familiarity with CAD software and manufacturing process simulation tools is an advantage.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and coordination skills when working with production, tooling, and quality teams.
• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field is preferred. Relevant foundry, casting, or manufacturing certifications are an advantage.

What We Offer

• Opportunities to contribute to advanced metal casting and manufacturing projects.
• Exposure to modern die casting technologies, tooling systems, and metal forming processes.
• Opportunities to collaborate with experienced engineering, production, and quality professionals.
• Career progression into Senior Die Casting Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Process Development Manager, or Production Director roles.
• A professional and collaborative working environment.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Who Can Apply?

• Currently residing in the UAE.
• Legally authorized to reside and work in the UAE.
• Tourist and visit visa holders are not eligible.
• Must have a personal UAE bank account to receive salary payments.
• Previous professional experience is an advantage but not mandatory.