Tools Engineer

Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it—innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for a R&D Manufacturing Engineer- Advanced Engineering to join the Kaiser Aluminum Warrick team outside of Evansville Indiana!

If you are interested please apply directly to the role at www.kaiseraluminum.com/careers.

The principle role of the R&D Manufacturing Engineer - Advanced Engineering is to be the press equipment and process owner for beverage end/tab and food can manufacture. Process owner for all package testing equipment. Manufacture beverage end/tabs and food cans as needed for coating evaluation. Provide leadership and guidance to the group as beverage ends, tabs and food cans are manufactured and tested in the AE Warrick lab to support the development programs at Warrick Operations.

This is an onsite position. At this time, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role, either now or in the future. Therefore, we cannot move forward with candidates who would require sponsorship and or are on (e.g., H-1B, F-1, STEM OPT, OPT) visas.

What you will work on:

• Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and safety compliance of all beverage end/tab and food can making presses and test equipment in the lab and high bay.
• Manufacture beverage end/tabs and food cans as needed for coating evaluation.
• Demonstrate a personal responsibility in establishing and maintaining a safe work environment.

What you will bring to the position:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or similar degree preferred.
• Seven plus (7+) years of related press experience within a similar field preferred.
• Five (5) years of experience in Stamping Press Operation, Press maintenance, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing GD&T – setup, aligning the tooling, manufactured parts dimensions, Metal Forming preferred,
• Tool and Die, Tooling maintenance experience a plus,
• Progressive die experience a plus
• Expertise in beverage end, beverage tab and food can forming processes preferred.

General Skills within the AE Team:

• Skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Demonstrated capability in leadership and accountability.
• Demonstrated capability in written, reporting and oral communications.
• Ability to execute tasks independently and without supervision in order to exhibit creativity, but within objectives of program.
• Problem solving skills / ability to think outside the box.
• Ability to influence others.
• Ability to network and collaborate across Advanced Engineering and Warrick.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered based on job-related qualifications and abilities. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

About Kaiser Aluminum: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing an inclusive culture.

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