Engineer - Process

About the role

The Process Engineer is responsible for ensuring that production casting processes are being performed as designed and quoted as well as offering assistance to the Engineering and Production team when needed for process verification, continuous improvement activities or optimization of the process.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-pressure die cast process manufacturing parameters for aluminum castings such as PQ2, gate velocity, correct tonnage, metal pressure, plunger diameter, etc.
• Interface with design personnel at development stage to suggest designs that will improve efficiency and reduce cost.
• Develop cost down ideas-no amount is too small.
• Be responsible for supporting die designs, set up samples and trial evaluations, including replacement dies or new model dies.
• Study quality issues to determine root cause-approve and confirm countermeasures.
• Introduce all measures necessary to maintain best possible standards and process-reliable conditions in a highly automated, high-pressure die casting process.
• Aid in reducing the number of rejects and achieving daily production targets.
• Identify and implement Kaizen safety initiatives.
• Support departmental LPA and safety Audits.
• Ensure all procedures are followed during die changes to have a successful startup.
• Interface with tooling engineers to review tooling design and ensure the company standards in the die cast dies and trim dies.
• Analyze casting simulation software using MAGMA or equivalent.
• Support troubleshooting quality issues in die cast machines working together with process technicians.
• Support cell design with manufacturing engineer to ensure the correct process flow.
• Work with suppliers to design dedicated spray manifolds for new projects.
• Have good comprehension of die casting standards (NADCA).
• Monitor die cast performance.
• Understand casting tolerances and GD&T.
• Support emergency breakdowns (calls after hours/weekends sometimes are expected).
• Train and develop process technicians and other Engineers as required.
• Support during startup and process development for new casting programs.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Adhere to IATF/TS16949 and applicable customer standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or comparable engineering discipline.
• Technical - Proficient in 2D drawing, 3D CAD design, GD&T, geometric and statistical stack-ups and manufacturing processes.
• Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• 5+ years of experience with Aluminum and/or Magnesium High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) preferably within the automotive field.
• Knowledge of production tool design, aluminum material grades and properties.
• Exceptional understanding of the interactions between the high-pressure die casting process conditions (e.g. die temperature, die & tip lube application, shot profile, etc.) and the properties of parts.
• Experience transitioning products from concept to production.
• Experience using statistical process control and root cause analysis in a high pressure die casting manufacturing plant.
• Ability to read, analyze and comprehend detailed technical drawings and specifications.
• Ability to create supporting reports through PowerPoint.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, suppliers and customers.
• Provide daily product design task leadership and distribute work according to project requirements and resources.

Qualifications

• Good comprehension of die casting standards (NADCA).
• Understanding of casting tolerances and GD&T.
• Ability to troubleshoot quality issues in die cast machines.
• Availability to troubleshoot quality issues in die cast machines working together with process technicians.
• Support emergency breakdowns (calls after hours/weekends sometimes are expected).
• Ability to train and develop process technicians and other Engineers as required.
• Support during startup and process development for new casting programs.
• Ability to maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Ability to contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ability to adhere to IATF/TS16949 and applicable customer standards.

Skills

• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD design.
• Knowledge of GD&T and manufacturing processes.
• Statistical process control and root cause analysis.
• High-pressure die casting process management.
• Quality issue identification and resolution.
• Process optimization and cost reduction.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Project management and leadership.

Benefits

What Linamar Has To Offer
Competitive Compensation
Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
Opportunities for career advancement.
Sustainability Council
Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools, you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people. Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.