Casting Manufacturing Engineer

Casting Manufacturing Engineer

In this role, the Casting Manufacturing Engineer will work with Product Development and suppliers to successfully develop and launch next-generation Powertrain castings. This position requires experience in working with cross-functional teams to develop and implement complex castings. The successful candidate will apply their expertise in various casting alloys and processes, including gravity, low-pressure, and high-pressure die casting, with a direct impact on the design and processing of Powertrain castings.

Responsibilities include:

• Driving the New Model Launch of Complex Casting (NMLCC) process, enabling cross-functional teams to create specific plans for manufacturing feasible casting designs and processes.
• Documenting the NMLCC process using the Process Development Log and reporting its status through Delivery Teams.
• Providing technical support to Product Development Component Program Module Teams and coordinating casting design between Product Engineering, Machining, and external casting suppliers.
• Supporting new model program cost studies and projects.
• Developing component Manufacturing Design Specifications and Manufacturing Process Specifications, and completing Manufacturing Assessments.
• Supporting simultaneous engineering and feasibility engineering studies among product engineering, manufacturing engineering, and supplier organizations.
• Assisting in the supplier selection evaluation process and supporting Purchasing in the evaluation, development, and selection of suppliers and subcontractors.
• Providing support for casting prototype planning, process development, and scheduling.
• Ensuring on-time quality prototype delivery of new components at internal and external supplier facilities.
• Evaluating innovative and disruptive emerging processes and material technologies for potential application.
• Supporting Product Engineering in the selection and specification of component materials and test procedures.
• Supporting Purchasing with the issuance of prototype and production tooling orders.
• Assisting manufacturing plants in resolving engineering issues and achieving continuous improvement.
• Providing technical support to Purchasing involving the resolution of casting-related productivity and quality issues and the development of external casting suppliers.

Essential Skills include:

• Experience with high-pressure die casting, low-pressure die casting, gravity die casting, or sand casting.
• Supplier or vendor management experience.
• Process engineering and tooling experience.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Working knowledge of casting, post-processing, and die development processes.
• Understanding of core making processes and materials.
• Knowledge of secondary operations associated with castings such as trimming, fettling, deburring, and quality checks.
• Familiarity with iron and aluminum alloys used for castings.
• Understanding of MagmaSoft or other casting simulation software.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and decision-making ability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to present, persuade, and collaborate at all levels.
• Self-motivated and capable of driving change and influencing engineering decisions.
• Experience performing casting manufacturing feasibility assessments.
• Foundry operational experience in casting manufacturing processes and process control.
• Proven track record of delivering major product launches in an automotive manufacturing facility.
• Ability to work in a production setting and aid in troubleshooting supplier equipment and processes.
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering; MBA/MS preferred in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Metallurgy/Materials Science.
• 5+ years of prior experience with casting processes preferred.

Work Environment:

The work environment includes collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers to innovate and implement casting processes for Powertrain components. The role requires adaptability to a dynamic environment, with opportunities for domestic and international travel. The candidate will be expected to engage in a production setting, providing technical support and troubleshooting as necessary.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract position based out of Dearborn, MI.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $50.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Dearborn, MI.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2025.

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