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Sr. Product Design Engineer - Pyrotechnics

Sr. Product Design Engineer - Pyrotechnics

Critical Fit RecruitmentAlton, IL
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Support powder compaction process, from lab processes to full magnet production processes and complete process development, qualification, and continuous improvement on these processes.
  • Specifically, powder pressing, off-tool parts handling ( robots ), powder delivery.
  • Oversee die set qualification for each magnet part number issued to the floor.
  • Support magnet production tool commissioning with future state press engineering.
  • Identify, implement, and qualify improvement opportunities for the process and equipment.
  • Implement performance specs & KPI’s for pressing operations.
  • Create standard operating procedures for magnet pressing processes and tooling and maintain as required when process changes are re-qualified.
  • Oversee ground level SPC for magnet pressing, set control chart limits and targets, and troubleshoot process excursions and implement corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with equipment engineering to create preventive maintenance schedules to fit within production requirements.

BACKGROUND PROFILE :

  • 5+ years powders metal press experience on electromechanical / hydraulic presses
  • Expertise in powder pressing processes & hardware, ideally with experience in magnetic materials / powders
  • Ideally, greater than 200 Ton force press experience in hydraulic powered systems
  • Direct set-up and operating experience – this is hands on, day-to-day op’s on first shift, with the ability to train next operator candidates for off shifts and next presses
  • Ability to author SOP’s, Work Instructions and Operations manuals
  • Ability to train other operators / technicians
  • MS office fluency in Excel, Word, PPT
  • PREFERRED :

  • Experience with Gantt charting / MS Project use
  • Experience with some CAD package to use as a communication tool / redline parts / tooling
  • Tool engineering / maintenance experience a PLUS