Die Casting Process Engineer (Manufacturing)

Die Casting Process Engineer

Waterloo, IA

Salary: $90,000 – $100,000

Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (required)
• Direct experience in die casting manufacturing (required)
• Proven background in process improvement, root cause analysis, and manufacturing optimization
• Experience working with molds, dies, fixtures, and gauges
• Ability to support product design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Prior experience managing or contributing to engineering projects
  
  

About The Role

We are seeking a skilled Die Casting Process Engineer to drive process optimization, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with the Manufacturing Manager and cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies, implement solutions, and support continuous improvement initiatives across operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and improve die casting manufacturing processes to increase productivity, quality, and safety
• Lead and support root cause analysis (RCA) efforts and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Monitor process performance metrics such as cycle time, yield, and scrap rates, and implement improvements
• Analyze production data, identify trends, and recommend strategic process enhancements
• Collaborate cross-functionally to introduce new processes, equipment, and technologies on time and within budget
• Provide technical troubleshooting support to resolve process-related issues on the production floor
• Drive cost reduction initiatives, waste minimization, and operational efficiency improvements
• Support and guide production teams through training on new processes, equipment, and procedures
• Ensure proper documentation is established and maintained, including APQP, work instructions, setup procedures, and tooling documentation
• Partner with Product Design teams to ensure manufacturability, quality, and production efficiency
• Manage and support tooling needs including molds, dies, fixtures, and gauges
• Execute projects to meet specifications, timelines, and budget requirements
  
  

What You Bring

• Strong technical foundation in manufacturing processes, particularly die casting
• Hands-on experience with process analysis, improvement, and implementation
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively across teams
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement
  
  

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced process engineer to make a measurable impact by improving operations, driving efficiency, and supporting high-quality manufacturing outcomes in a growing organization.