Die Cast Process Engineer: Lean, DOE & Automation

Magna-International-6df39721; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International, Cosma division, seeks a Process Engineer to lead die cast operations, implement improvements, and drive Net Casting Rate through DOE and process optimization. The role requires collaboration with tooling, supplier management, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Applicants should have 5–10 years in high pressure die casting for automotive, strong Lean/Six Sigma knowledge, and hands-on experience with PLC/robot programming.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• 5–10 years in high pressure die casting in automotive.
• Lean manufacturing background; Six Sigma preferred.
• Strong problem solving and written/oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Utilize DOE to optimize casting process parameters.
• Calculate gate areas and runner/cooling system impacts.
• Collaborate on runner and cooling system design with tooling engineer.
• Evaluate simulation results and implement counter-measures.
• Analyze scrap, perform cycle time analysis, and identify bottlenecks.
• Document process changes and maintain change history.
• Manage equipment suppliers and project timing/budget.
• Travel to Ontario and abroad as needed.

Skills

Statistical problem solving

DOE (design of experiments)

Root cause analysis

PLC knowledge

Robot programming

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

AutoCAD

Minitab

MS Office / MS Project

Education

BS - Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Minitab

PLC

Robot programming

Job description

Magna International, Cosma division, seeks a Process Engineer to lead die cast operations, implement improvements, and drive Net Casting Rate through DOE and process optimization. The role requires collaboration with tooling, supplier management, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Applicants should have 5–10 years in high pressure die casting for automotive, strong Lean/Six Sigma knowledge, and hands-on experience with PLC/robot programming.