TRG ยท 1 day ago
Technical Manager- Advanced HPDC
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTRG is seeking an experienced Technical Manager with expertise in HPDC to lead technological development and customer collaborations. The role involves overseeing technology development, die design, process optimization, and customer engagement to enhance market presence.
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Responsibilities
Technology development and hands-on leadership
Lead hands-on development and optimization of HPDC, semi solid casting processes, tooling and associated automation at the Technology Development Center
Own die design and validation: collaborate with toolmakers to develop tooling, perform detailed design and validation and lead troubleshooting efforts
Perform and supervise flow and solidification modeling (e.g., MAGMASOFT, FLOW-3D, etc) to optimize casting process
Develop and validate process parameters for magnesium and aluminum alloys across various machine platforms and shot systems
Implement and optimize secondary processes (heat treatment, machining, surface finish etc.) to meet functional and aesthetic requirements
Oversee robot programming, cell integration and automation for die handling
Pilot production and scale-up
Lead pilot runs and scale-up from lab to prototype and pre-production, ensuring repeatability and manufacturability
Coordinate with supply chain and manufacturing to transfer validated processes, tooling and work instructions into production
Define acceptance criteria, run capability studies and support qualification activities with OEMs/Tier suppliers
Customer and market engagement
Work closely with Technical Market Development and Operations to define customer requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Support customer trials, technical presentations and on-site demonstrations
Prepare technical reports and proposals
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Materials or Manufacturing Engineering
5+ years hands-on HPDC experience with proven responsibility for die design, process optimization and pilot production
Demonstrable experience with flow/thermal/solidification modeling tools (MAGMA, FLOW-3D or equivalent)
Practical experience with die design, gating, venting, runner systems and tooling troubleshooting
Proficiency in robot programming and integration for casting cells (ABB, FANUC, KUKA or similar)
Strong project management skills and experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams
Excellent problem-solving, communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
Working knowledge of metallurgy for Al and Mg alloys, casting defects and corrective actions
Preferred
Advanced degree in Mechanical, Materials or Manufacturing Engineering
Experience with Aluminum semi solid casting and Magnesium Thixomolding casting
Experience transferring processes from R&D/pilot to volume production in an automotive or aerospace supply chain
Prior engagements with OEMs/Tier 1 suppliers and knowledge of automotive qualification requirements
Working knowledge of sustainability frameworks and low-carbon manufacturing strategies
Company
TRG
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51-200 employees
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