Die Cast Manufacturing Engineer - Lean Process & Launch

Linamar Corporation; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Employee Benefits package includes but

401k Program

Opportunities for career advancement.

Sustainability Counsel

Community based outreach supporting...

Discounts for local vendors and events

Job summary

Linamar Corporation is seeking an experienced manufacturing engineer to own the aluminum die-cast production process and drive lean improvements. The role requires hands-on process development, capital budgeting oversight, and coordination of new product launches.

Candidates should have a BS in manufacturing, 5–7 years in engineering, and strong skills in GD&T, process optimization, and team leadership to deliver cost, quality, and delivery gains in a busy plant environment.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of engineering experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Ergonomics.
• Ability to coordinate the work of a team of technical individuals including Set-up Technicians and Process Technicians.
• Clear understanding of QS Quality Standards and procedures.
• Project planning, documentation and execution skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and provide direct respectful feedback.
• Clear understanding of blueprint reading and GD&T.
• Strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
• Strong written and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Die Cast Process and Equipment.

Responsibilities

• Establish manufacturing engineering goals to support the improvement of cost, quality (scrap), delivery, safety and asset utilization as they relate to Die Cast.
• Develop and document new and current Die Cast cell processes.
• Provide timely performance feedback to technical team.
• Approve procedures documented in PIM books and process controls for accuracy.
• Review scrap and internal defects utilizing MRB data. Implement and track continuous improvement actions to reduce scrap and defect.
• Coordinate “run at rate” and PPAP production runs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of corrective action procedures as identified by the Quality Leader.
• Implement mistake proofing and other improvements to reduce human error.
• Monitor and sustain performance on existing jobs.
• Develop facility layouts to optimize flow and use of space.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Team leadership

Process optimization

Education

BS in a manufacturing related field

Job description

Linamar Corporation is seeking an experienced manufacturing engineer to own the aluminum die-cast production process and drive lean improvements. The role requires hands-on process development, capital budgeting oversight, and coordination of new product launches.

Candidates should have a BS in manufacturing, 5–7 years in engineering, and strong skills in GD&T, process optimization, and team leadership to deliver cost, quality, and delivery gains in a busy plant environment.