Die Cast Engineer

Kawasaki Tennessee, Inc., a growing automotive die casting and machining facility,

is currently accepting resume for

Die Cast Engineer

The person selected for the Die Cast Engineering position will be responsible for performing engineering duties in planning, designing, customizing, and maintaining machines/equipment.  A hands-on approach to installation, operation, and implementing improvements on current equipment is required. Works with department leaders in a support function.

Essential Job Duties

• Investigation/countermeasure of machine problems.
• Work with Production & Maintenance on problems, downtime issues, and improvement projects.
• Document setup procedures, technical instructions, and PM instructions.
• Troubleshoot machine problems, controls problems, and quality issues.
• Understand, interpret, and modify programs machine drawings, electrical drawings.
• Provides engineering services to assigned area of responsibility.
• Performs programming for casting and related equipment.
• Analyze process and equipment problems for long term solutions.
• Continuous Improvement of assigned area processes.
• Assesses spare part problems and makes appropriate changes.
• Prepares detailed equipment specifications.
• Generates reports as required for process development or troubleshooting.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

Minimum Requirements                                                                                                            

• Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Engineer field or associate’s degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience
• Part drawing interpretation skills.
• Project Management skills/experience.

• Ability to compute dimensions and tolerances.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-directed, ability to work without direct supervision.
• Good organizational skills
• Solid work history and willingness to successfully function in a team environment.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as necessary.             

Desirable Skills and/or Training                                                                                  

• Drafting technology / 3D Modelling (with AutoCAD, Solid Works, Fusion 360, Inventor experience) – (highly recommended but not required)
• Mechanical and Electrical reasoning skills.
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Hydraulic & Pneumatic schematics and troubleshooting
• Project Management skills/experience.
• Previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Fabrication Skills
• Machine Vision Systems and Automation
• Fanuc robotics or CNC Systems

Qualifications                                                                                                                             

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, technical drawings, procedure manuals and reports.  Ability to read, write, and maintain routine correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively to all levels of employees.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as dimensions, tolerances, proportions or percentages.
• Ability to solve problems in a variety of situations. 
• Ability to follow instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule, or drawing format.
• Employee must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, push, pull, climb, and reach. 
• Must be able to occaisionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Good eye/hand coordination.
• Agility to access equipment.

Environmental Requirements

• Employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock.
• The working environment is hot.  Employee will be working near molten aluminum and very hot surfaces.
• Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment must be worn in the proper manner at all times.
• The noise level is usually moderate to loud and hearing protection is required.
• Eye protection is required.
• Safety toed shoes are required.

This position will be evaluated upon previous work experience, training or education related to the position.  In addition, final candidates will be rated on interviews, communication skills, performance, attendance, and testing.

Base salary - Day shift

Excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement

Occasional night shift or overtime may be required

COMPETITIVE PAY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE