Come Innovate Motion with Us
The Assistant Manager – Die Casting will oversee die casting operations, ensuring consistent production output with the highest quality standards. This role requires hands-on expertise in melting furnace operations, high tonnage die casting machines, de-gating processes, robotics integration, and tool lubrication systems. The position involves managing teams, improving processes, and ensuring equipment reliability while meeting safety and productivity targets.
Your responsibilities will be to:
Production Management:
- Plan, Schedule, and execute daily production activities for die casting operations.
- Ensure optimal utilization of melting furnaces, and high tonnage die casting machines.
- Coordinate with planning and stores to ensure material availability.
Process & Equipment Expertise:
- Operate and oversee melting furnace temperature control, metal composition and pouring quality.
- Manage die casting machines for consistent shot quality and cycle time optimization.
- Oversee de-gating operations for efficiency and minimal defects.
- Handle robotic automation for part handling, spraying and de-gating.
- Manage tool lubrication systems to improve die life and product quality.
Quality Assurance:
- Ensure adherence to product specifications and dimensional tolerances.
- Work closely with the Quality team to address defects such as porosity, cold shuts, or shrinkage.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for process issues.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting:
- Coordinate with the maintenance team for preventive maintenance of machines, furnaces, and robots.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation issues in die casting equipment.
- Maintain die maintenance schedules to ensure availability and reliability.
Continuous Improvement
- Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and TPM practices.
- Improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) through cycle time reduction and downtime control.
- Optimize tool lubrication and automation cycles for better productivity.
Team management & Training:
- Lead a team of engineers, supervisors, operators, and technicians.
- Train staff on die casting processes, robotic programming basics, and safety practices.
- Monitor shift discipline, performance, and manpower allocation.
Our requirements:
- Graduate in B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Metallurgy Engineering.
- 11 – 15 years of experience in die casting production, with at least 3-4 years in a supervisory role.
- Strong knowledge of melting furnaces, high tonnage die casting machines, de-gating processes, robotics, and tool lubrication systems.
- Familiarity with casting defects, metallurgical quality checks, and automation systems.
- Technical Skills:
- Melting furnace operations and alloy control
- High tonnage die casting machine handling.
- Robotic de-gating and spraying systems.
- Tool lubrication systems and die maintenance.
- Audit & Safety Knowledge:
- Working knowledge of IATF 16949 standards and audit procedures.
- Multi – level safety experience including compliance and emergency preparedness.
What we offer:
- Top-industry compensation and benefits package
- A unique opportunity to develop professionally; innovate & create
- Independent and interesting role where you contribute to driving business success
- A truly international work context.
Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership, and find fulfillment and meaning in the work they do.
Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.
