Process Engineer Lead - Die Cast

Brunswick • Fond Du Lac, WI

107d • $84,500 - $136,100

About The Position

A Die Cast Process Engineer Lead is a critical engineering leader in Mercury's aluminum foundry (Plant 17) with direct responsibility for the die casting process, equipment selection and troubleshooting, process control analytics, and provide supervisory leadership of the Process Technicians. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Requirements

• Desire to be 'hands on' at the shop-floor level within a foundry environment
• Ability to produce results independently and within groups/teams
• Knowledge of high pressure die casting and finishing operations
• Great communication and interpersonal skills with a proven record to effectively participate in a cross-functional team
• Successful project management and time management skills
• Ability to excel in an extremely dynamic and constantly changing manufacturing environment
• Leadership and supervisory experience for technical trade positions
• Willingness to apply computer technology to track and improve the die casting process
• Working knowledge of hydraulics and robotics

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Will consider 15+ years of direct die casting experience in similar role without a formal engineering degree
• Ideally, 5+ years in a die casting foundry
• Proficiency in MS office software including Teams, Excel, and Planner
• Ideally, experience with data analytics and reporting tools like SQL and Power BI
• Ideally, experience with ABB robots (setting points, adjusting programs, etc)
• Team player who thrives in a foundry environment
• Understanding of CMM and other dimensional reporting
• Understanding of machining processes on castings
• Ability to read, review, and analyze process data to help troubleshoot processes

Responsibilities

• Team player that will work and communicate across multiple departments and shifts within the plant
• Supervisory leadership for salaried Process Technicians which work across all three shifts (6 employees total, 2 on each shift)
• Troubleshooting responsibilities for die casting machines and the entire die casting process
• Engagement in specifying and selecting new die casting machines and process equipment associated with the die casting process (spray, ladle, extraction, thermal, etc)
• Collaborate with engineering to develop and optimize processes for new parts and tools launched into production
• Lead process control efforts and process optimization to identify and define process parameters while minimizing adjustments made once approved
• Establish if a die casting quality issue is due to tooling, setup, and/or machine problems using available test equipment and deductive reasoning
• Provide feedback and improvement ideas to tooling, simulation, and product design groups
• Works with quality department on findings of X-Ray and dimensional results to reduce and eliminate quality concerns
• Provide guidance to maintenance personal on unusual machine problems effecting the die casting process
• Introduces and refines new die casting methods and procedures to keep Mercury at the leading edge of die cast technology
• Completes data analysis to ensure process control
• Responsibility for creating and maintaining proper process documentation
• Communicates and interfaces with engineering to ensure long-term improvements and root cause corrective actions are completed

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Paid vacation
• 401k (up to 4% match)
• Health Savings Account (with company contribution)
• Well-being program
• Product purchase discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees