Senior Process Engineer (High Pressure Die Casting) RETAINED SEARCH

TITLE: Process or Design Engineer (High Pressure Die Casting)ENVIRONMENT:Aluminum and Zinc High Pressure Die Casting production cells (hot & cold chamber) With secondary machining, finishing, powder coating, and assembly capabilities. LOCATION: Spirt Lake, IowaREPORTS TO: President/ Engineering ManagerCOMPENSATION PACKAGE: NegotiableDEGREE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors or equivalent in work experienceCITIZENSHIP: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder and able to work for any U.S. Employer. Employer will consider a current H1B candidate if authorization is transferable and not about to expire.RELOCATION ALLOWANCE: YesBENEFIT PACKAGE: YesMINIMUM EXPERIENCE LEVEL: 10+ yearsLEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE: 3+ YearsQUALITY EXPERIENCE: Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizan/5S or similar continuous improvement programsNUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: OnePOSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking an experienced High Pressure Die Casting Process Engineer with tool and die experience to become a part of our team! You will be required to perform a variety of engineering tasks, as well as identify areas of improvement to increase operational process efficiency.RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop, configure, optimize and document the die casting processes from inception, through start up, and mass productionAssess processes, take measurements, interpret data and document conclusionsDesign, run, test and upgrade systems and processesDevelop best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of outputPerform and document process FMEA’s, design of experiments, design reviews, risk assessments & engineering analysisProvide process documentation and operator instructionsEducates, instructs and supports the production operatorsManage die casting perishable toolingTrack production tooling health and wear and develop programs to maximize tooling life and production uptime and throughput.Provide input for new and replacement tooling design to incorporate best practices into future tooling.Oversee the installation and operation of various mechanical systemsSupport preventive maintenance, de-bugging and repair of machine and equipment defectsIdentify, specify and implement technologies to improve operations QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience as die casting process technician, tooling engineer or other related fieldsFamiliarity with Lean, Kaizen/5S, 6 Sigma or similar continuous improvement programsStrong problem solving and critical thinking skillsAbility to prioritize and multitask MUST HAVE: Ability to provide direction for High Pressure Die Casting and peripheral processes activities.Ability to direct difficult die changes that will be performed by experienced mechanical technicians Ability to direct & perform die changes with help from experienced personnel.Read, interpret, alter and create complicated drawings and blueprints.Read, understand, and use precision measuring instruments.Judgment required to correct trouble spots in machinery and equipment.Ability to follow and work from verbal instructions.Some knowledge of metal alloys, their physical properties and heat treating.Judgement necessary to troubleshoot die casting equipment and processes.Ability to review and document multiple manufacturing processes.Process Automation experienceStrong oral and written communication skillsAbility to work well in a team environment NICE TO HAVE: Die Casting Simulation Software experienceAbility to lay out and perform work on Tool Room equipment, as required.Make new parts, jigs, and/or fixtures using drawings, patterns, old or broken parts.Review, adjust and approve die cast tool designs and drawings.SolidWorks experienceCNC Fixture design experience Bilingual (English and Spanish)