- Field
- Controls and automation engineering
- Location
- Cedarburg, WI
- Work model
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Pay
- $85k
What you would own
- Analyze & Resolve Casting Defects: Perform root-cause analysis on defect issues such as porosity, cold shuts, soldering, blisters, flash, misruns, and thermal shrinkage.
- Set up, fine-tune, and validate die casting process parameters for new product launches, die tryouts, and existing production runs.
- Establish, document, and maintain accurate process setup sheets and operating instructions for setup techs and machine operators.
- Collaborate with quality and engineering teams to validate process changes, improve first-pass yield, and minimize scrap rates.
- Support Quality & Inspection: Utilize real-time process monitoring systems and review X-ray inspection data to ensure parts meet customer specifications.
- Coach and train machine operators and setup technicians on standardized process parameters and operational best practices.
What they are looking for
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in process control within a manufacturing environment (aluminum die casting, plastic injection molding, or metalworking preferred).
- Technical & Analytical Aptitude: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret process monitoring data, thermal profiles, and quality reports.
- Must reside within a 45-minute maximum commute of the Cedarburg / Greater Milwaukee, WI area.
- Education & Authorization: High School Diploma or GED required; technical diploma or vocational degree in manufacturing technology or metallurgy preferred.
- Must be fully authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills) Die Cast & Vacuum Systems: Specialized background in high-pressure aluminum die casting, vacuum-assisted die casting, or molten metal thermal management.
- Automation & Quality Standards: Familiarity with robotic automation, real-time shot monitoring software, X-ray inspection analysis, and IATF 16949 quality guidelines.
- Lean & Continuous Improvement: Practical experience with Six Sigma methodology, 5S, Pareto analysis, or formal root-cause analysis frameworks.
Everything above is the hiring company’s own words, with the company name taken out. The name, the team, and the interview steps come with the first conversation.