Process Engineer

AVA Consulting is seeking a Process EngineerLocation: Georgetown, KYU.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.

• Responsible for the design, manufacturing, confirmation, and launch of dies & equipment used to make high quality automotive sheet metal body panels and parts for new model introduction.
• Support and documentation of model launch at North American manufacturing plants for process setup, die trials, and milestone activities.
• Key departmental indicators are part safety, quality, schedule, and cost.

• Process confirmation (process sheet and die design reviews)
• Monitor the design process and provide input to the design
• Monitor die construction and provide direction for problem resolution of any issues that may occur
• Develop and implement plans to function check the dies in offline and home line presses
• Confirm and track part quality and die performance in detail through the new model launch phases
• Develop and implement specific countermeasures (Die Manufacturing Requests) to improve part quality by modification to the dies
• Confirm all aspects of die function to ensure robust processes are handed over to the home manufacturing facility
• Attend to all aspects of assigned panels and parts and related tooling and die development
• Die tryout lead onsite and countermeasure direction setting
• Trial readiness confirmation with Die Manufacturing and plant pilot team, safety
• Quality and productivity confirmation of die and part
• Documentation of activities and handover to manufacturing plant
• Reflection of part activities and launch activities after handover with focus on process kaizen to implement into future projects

• Experience using Catia, AutoCAD, C3 or another 3D design tool is preferable along with strong MS Office knowledge and technical writing skills.
• Bachelor's Tech degree or equivalent experience.
• Good communication skills to work in a team environment with internal and external customers.
• Fundamental knowledge of mechanics of materials.
• Fundamental knowledge of tooling and machining.
• 3-5 years of experience in Stamping (die structure/ function).
• Ability to travel to support at other locations, domestic and international; 50% travel to other sites in USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan and locally at vendor sites.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required to perform functions

• Bachelor's Tech degree or equivalent experience