Casting Manufacturing Engineer

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a vital role in optimizing and enhancing our casting process. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the production of top-notch automotive components, while continuously striving for process improvement and cost-effectiveness. The Manufacturing Engineer will apply engineering principles to design and improve casting operations and will report to the Engineering Manager.

• Design casting processes with safety and potential risks top of mind.
• Implement robust solutions to ensure cast quality is maintained, scrap is minimized, and defective billets do not escape to downstream processes.
• Optimize casting processes to ensure production targets are met.
• Assess production losses and develop & implement plans to improve efficiency.
• Create and maintain detailed process documentation (PFMEA, Setup Sheets, Check Sheets), including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Train team members in operation, adjustment, changeover and troubleshooting equipment.
• Manage CAPEX projects for new equipment, equipment upgrades, automation projects, etc., from developing and submittal of CAPEX requests, through all phases of project management, including timely closure of projects.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects, using Lean and Six Sigma principles to reduce waste and enhance productivity; track projects to completion including costs savings.
• Support quality initiatives to ensure compliance with VDA or IATF 16949 requirements.
• Develop and update facility and equipment layouts.
• Offer technical guidance to other engineers or engineering support staff as requested.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or closely related program
• Five years of experience with Casting, preferably aluminum

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient in software including 3D CAD software (Creo) and AutoCAD.
• Basic Understanding of automotive engineering standards (IATF 16949 and/or VDA 6.3, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, including casting and forging.
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify and creatively solve complex problems.
• Ability to execute logical reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.