Twin Cities Orthopedics
Twin City Die Castings Company (TCDC), an employee-owned company providing world-class precision aluminum and magnesium die castings manufactured to our customer's specifications, currently has an opening at our Minneapolis, MN plant for a Manufacturing Engineer to design, integrate and improve high volume manufacturing systems for secondary operations. Candidates MUST have experience with CNC machining, programming and design.
This position requires strict adherence to US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Candidates must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR regulations.
Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks
- Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of automated processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or process design.
- Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods.
- Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing and secondary operations.
- Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing secondary operations.
- Troubleshoot new or existing process problems involving designs.
- Review product designs for manufacturability or completeness.
- Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes
- All other duties as assigned.
- Able to review customer print specifications and models for manufacturability (Design for Manufacturability review). When necessary, make improvement suggestions to customer.
- Able to understand complex geometry and GD&T requirements and interpret CMM reports (and other measurement results) to monitor manufacturing processes.
- Able to lead the development, creation and implementation of automation projects.
- Able to apply problem solving methodologies to eliminate design and manufacturing problems.
- Able to conduct cycle time evaluations for manufacturing operations.
- Able to lead tooling reviews with suppliers to ensure tooling conforms to TCDC requirements.
- Able to lead and perform PFMEA risk analyses.
- Able to identify and implement error-proofing opportunities within manufacturing operations.
- Able to utilize CAD/CAM systems
Education and Experience
- BS in Engineering is required, Master’s preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience required
- CNC Machining experience required.
- 3D CAD/CAM skills required.
- Experience with automated systems desired.
- Technically competent with various software programs such as MS Excel, and MS Word.
- Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
- Experience in leading a manufacturing team is preferred.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks is crucial.
- Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
- Ability to bring projects to successful completion.
- Persuasive, encouraging and motivating.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Customer service skills an asset.
Wage Range: $108,000 - $120,000/year
Benefits:
- Competitive Wages - Starting wage dependent on skills, experience and/or education
- Employee Ownership (ESOP)
- 401(k) Match
- Paid Holidays and Vacations
- Individual Contributor Health Reimbursement Account (ICHRA) – Chose the plan that’s best for you and your family!
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
- Vision and Dental Insurance
- Company-Paid Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
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