Casting Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Description:

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.

Requirements:

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.