Die Casting Process Engineer - Automation & Improvement

Kurt Manufacturing; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Kurt Die Casting in Minneapolis, MN, a division of Kurt Manufacturing, seeks a Process Engineer to develop and document die cast processes for optimum quality and output. You will support operations, tooling, and APQP activities to ensure smooth launches and ongoing improvements.

The role involves working with complex tooling and dies, maintaining machines, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts during a 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm shift in a large, employee-owned facility near Minneapolis.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 10 years of experience in setup, operation and process development with die cast machines.
• Strong understanding of complex die cast tools integrated with hydraulic and electronic cylinders, slides and switches.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred; Automation experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document die cast processes for optimum quality and output.
• Assist operations in maintaining optimum process and troubleshooting.
• Participate in tool design and cavity configuration for new and existing programs.
• Collaborate with APQP teams to ensure smooth introductions of new castings and resolve tooling or process issues.
• Perform minor maintenance on die cast machines and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Die casting

Troubleshooting

Process development

APQP collaboration

Automation experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Buhler machines

Prince machines

Weingarten machines

Job description

Kurt Die Casting in Minneapolis, MN, a division of Kurt Manufacturing, seeks a Process Engineer to develop and document die cast processes for optimum quality and output. You will support operations, tooling, and APQP activities to ensure smooth launches and ongoing improvements.

The role involves working with complex tooling and dies, maintaining machines, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts during a 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm shift in a large, employee-owned facility near Minneapolis.