Die Casting Process Engineer — Lean & Automation Focus

Socket.dev; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Aisin Automotive Casting Tennessee, Inc. in Clinton, TN, is seeking a Process Engineer to improve, optimize, and sustain aluminum die casting manufacturing processes.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, yield, and efficiency while implementing new technologies and best practices. The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, process design and continuous improvement, with hands-on responsibility for tooling, laser marking, deburring, trimming, and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4–6 years of related experience, HS Diploma or GED acceptable.
• 3+ years in aluminum die casting or metal casting manufacturing engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot aluminum die casting processes to improve quality, yield, and cycle time.
• Maintain dies, tooling, and equipment; collaborate with toolmakers and maintenance teams.
• Oversee laser marking and 2D matrix code traceability.
• Improve auto deburring, trim pressing, and distortion monitoring processes.
• Lead root cause analysis for quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Document process changes, SOPs, and technical reports.
• Collaborate with production, QA, and R&D to align maintenance and manufacturing.

Skills

Die casting processes

Laser marking

CAD software

Metallurgy

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4–6 years experience

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Aisin Automotive Casting Tennessee, Inc. in Clinton, TN, is seeking a Process Engineer to improve, optimize, and sustain aluminum die casting manufacturing processes.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, yield, and efficiency while implementing new technologies and best practices. The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, process design and continuous improvement, with hands-on responsibility for tooling, laser marking, deburring, trimming, and quality