Die Cast Tooling Engineer — Innovate Aluminum Castings

Lakeside Recruiting; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Recruiting is seeking a Die Cast Engineer in Minnesota to lead design, development, and optimization of aluminum die casting tooling and processes. The role collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customers to ensure robust tooling designs for high-quality production.

You will oversee tooling layouts, NPI support, APQP activities, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering and proven experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in aluminum die casting tooling design and process development.
• Proficiency in reading 2D drawings, 3D CAD models, GD&T, and manufacturing specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize aluminum die casting tooling, including mold sets and auxiliary tooling.
• Develop tooling layouts with gating systems, runners, overflows, venting, and cooling/heating channels.
• Perform tooling calculations and analyses to improve tool life and manufacturing efficiency.
• Conduct DFM reviews and use simulation results to optimize designs.
• Support NPI activities with cross-functional teams for successful launches.
• Oversee APQP activities and maintain PFMEAs and Control Plans.

Skills

Die casting tooling design

Process development

GD&T

2D/3D drawings

FEM/FEA analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

MAGMA

FLOW-3D

CAD

Job description

Lakeside Recruiting is seeking a Die Cast Engineer in Minnesota to lead design, development, and optimization of aluminum die casting tooling and processes. The role collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customers to ensure robust tooling designs for high-quality production.

You will oversee tooling layouts, NPI support, APQP activities, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering and proven experience