Engineer I, Die Cast Engineering (64488)

Ryobi Die Casting, Inc.; Shelbyville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Site Health Clinic

Tuition Reimbursement

US Department of Labor Apprenticeship

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

Employee Tool Purchase Plan

Company-Paid Uniforms

Annual Profit Incentive Program

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Ryobi Die Casting (USA), Inc. is seeking a role to support die designs, set-up samples, and trial evaluations for replacement dies or new model dies. The position contributes to implementing improvement plans to reduce cycle times and scrap across die casting operations in our Shelbyville, Indiana facility.

The role emphasizes collaboration with operations, engineering and customers to optimize casting quality and process efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Direct the maintenance and improvement of product quality and productivity.
• Provide technical assistance to RDC and customers as needed.
• Address die casting product issues in house and at the customer's request.
• Write End-Of-Run Die Maintenance Requests for responsible products.
• Develop trust and reliable partnerships with customers as needed.
• Guide and direct Process Techs as needed.
• Assist in process and quality training of new RDC personnel.
• Assist in writing 8-D reports, visiting customer plants, and developing quality training methods and practices.
• Integrate complex information from a variety of sources; detect trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships.
• Recommend suggestions to improve casting quality based on analysis and computer simulations on existing equipment.
• Maintain a basic understanding of die cast machine operation and logic.
• Plan short-term forecasting of responsible products (0-3 month outlook).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Work Experience

Education

Technical Associate's degree + 1 year of experience OR Technical Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary

You'll support die designs, set-up samples, and trial evaluations for replacement dies or new model dies. This role plays a key part in developing and implementing improvement plans that target cycle time reductions and minimize scrap across our die casting operations.

Essential Functions

• Direct the maintenance and improvement of product quality and productivity
• Provide technical assistance to Ryobi Die Casting (RDC) and customers as needed
• Address die casting product issues in house and at the customer's request
• Write End-Of-Run Die Maintenance Requests for responsible products
• Develop trust and reliable partnerships with customers as needed
• Guide and direct Process Techs as needed
• Assist in process and quality training of new RDC personnel
• Assist in writing 8-D reports, visiting customer plants, and developing quality training methods and practices
• Integrate complex information from a variety of sources; detect trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships
• Recommend suggestions to improve casting quality based on analysis and computer simulations on existing equipment
• Maintain a basic understanding of die cast machine operation and logic
• Plan short-term forecasting of responsible products (0-3 month outlook)
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• 2 years of work experience

Preferred Up To

• Technical Associate's degree plus 1 year of work experience, OR
• Technical Bachelor's degree

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 40 pounds; ability to stand/walk for lengths of time
• Plant conditions, including exposure to noise, fumes, and cleaning chemicals
• Regular exposure to extreme temperatures; ability to lift and move up to 60 lbs.
• Normal office conditions about 50% of the time

Why Ryobi?

Ryobi Die Casting (USA), Inc. is a leading provider in the die casting market for the global automotive industry. We specialize in the manufacturing of aluminum castings (transmissions, subframes, and more) for diverse organizations, with our biggest consumers being Ford, GM, Toyota, and Honda. Our Shelbyville, Indiana campus employs over 1,000 people dedicated to producing high-quality parts delivered on time. This commitment has been recognized through our Excellence in Delivery and Quality and General Motors Supplier of the Year awards. As a member of the Ryobi team, you will play a large role in producing high-quality, technically complex aluminum casting products for the automotive industry. We believe in partnering with our community and fostering relationships to ensure collective success.

Benefits For Full-Time Employees

• On-Site Health Clinic (no-cost access for all employees)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• US Department of Labor Apprenticeship Programs (Company Paid)
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• Employee Tool Purchase Plan
• Company-Paid Uniforms
• Annual Profit Incentive Program
• 401(k) with Company Match

Our Total Rewards program focuses on the overall health and financial well-being of our associates, providing market-competitive benefits to address the needs of our workforce and their families. Ryobi Die Casting (USA), Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.