Die Cast Engineer
About The Position
Die Cast Engineer Kawasaki Tennessee, Inc. – Aluminum Die Casting Build. Improve. Solve. Kawasaki Tennessee, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Die Cast Engineer to support and improve our production operations. This is not a sit-back engineering role. You’ll be working directly with equipment, production, and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues, improve processes, and keep operations running efficiently. This is a day shift position. If you enjoy solving real-world problems and seeing the impact of your work on the floor, this is where you belong. Important: To be considered, you must complete our full online application on our website @ www.Kawasaki-TN.com. If viewing this position on Indeed, please apply here: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/9226CA9C9E8531BE0487DA5CA4165EFE/career-page What We’re Looking For You’ll be successful in this role if you: Take initiative and don’t wait to be told what to do Are comfortable working on the production floor Focus on root cause—not quick fixes Communicate clearly with both teams and leadership Can manage multiple priorities without falling apart
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Associate’s Degree + 5 years experience
- Ability to interpret drawings, dimensions, and tolerances
- Project management experience or exposure
- Strong communication skills
- Proven ability to work independently and within a team
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, technical drawings, and procedure manuals
- Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization
- Ability to calculate dimensions, tolerances, and proportions accurately
- Proven problem-solving skills in a variety of situations
- Ability to follow instructions in written, verbal, and diagram formats
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Good hand-eye coordination and ability to work around equipment
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching
- Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
- Regular interaction with production equipment
- Active manufacturing setting with moving machinery
- Exposure to heat (including molten aluminum)
- Moderate to loud noise levels (hearing protection required)
- PPE required at all times on production floor
Nice To Haves
- 3D Modeling / Drafting (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Inventor)
- Mechanical & electrical troubleshooting
- Hydraulics & pneumatics
- High-volume manufacturing
- Robotics, CNC systems, or automation
- Fabrication experience
Responsibilities
- Investigate and resolve machine and process issues
- Partner with Production & Maintenance to reduce downtime
- Troubleshoot equipment, controls, and quality concerns
- Interpret and modify machine & electrical drawings
- Support installation, setup, and equipment improvements
- Create and maintain procedures, PMs, and technical instructions
- Drive continuous improvement (cost savings, defect reduction, process upgrades)
- Analyze problems and implement long-term solutions
- Generate reports for troubleshooting and process development
- Support additional operational needs as required
Benefits
- Competitive pay (based on experience)
- Day shift position
- Strong benefits package
- Occasional overtime or off-shift support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
