Full-Time Extrusion Die Design Engineer
Job Description
Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.
Hydro is committed to leading the way in shaping a sustainable future and in doing so, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways to industries that matter.
Job Location: Portland, OR
- Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Parental Leave
Job Summary:
The Die Design Engineer will play a crucial role in the development and optimization of dies used in manufacturing processes. This position requires a deep understanding of die design principles, proficiency in CAD software, and a strong problem-solving mindset.
Required Education/Experience:
- 2-year degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience with ME10, AutoCAD, experience including hollow die design and feasibility, extrusion press characteristic and metal flow.
- Minimum three to five years of Aluminum extrusion die design, manufacturing. ME10, AutoCad, NX, Unigraphics, Solidworks
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
- Knowledge of aluminum extrusion tooling design.
- Ability to quickly analyze technical challenges, develop functional solutions and clearly communicate.
- Must be able to work cohesively in a team environment.
- Must have passion around safety. Must drive a safety culture where safety is the number one priority for all employees. Knowledge of Hydro safety processes and procedures. Proven ability to intervene, recognize, and eliminate hazards.
- Must be able to understand and deliver basic commands in English.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide die designs and necessary support tooling designs, section prints to die vendors.
- Work with vendors on die capabilities.
- Review vendor designs for accuracy and approve.
- Enter die related data into Oracle.
- Review first run rates and request design changes as needed.
- Maintain CAD drawings in appropriate folders.
- Work closely with Extrusion to improve die performance, use performance history and continually work to improve the die design.
- Accurately interpret customers/per-sale requests. Work with appropriate personnel to resolve all discrepancies and/or deviations prior to manufacturing. Work closely with Engineering team and internal and external customers to provide best possible designs.
- Work to continually improve quality, eliminate waste and meet customer demands.
Hydro values diverse skills and perspectives among employees. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
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