Manufacturing Engineer - Castings - Optimal Inc.

Manufacturing Engineer - Casting

Position Description:

The Casting Manufacturing Engineer will work with Product Development and Suppliers, to successfully develop and launch next-generation Powertrain castings. Successful candidates will have a proven record of working with cross functional teams in the development and implementation of complex castings. The Casting Manufacturing Engineer will be required to apply their knowledge to various casting alloys and processes, including but not limited to gravity, low-pressure, and high pressure die casting. Knowledge of various core making processes and materials will be useful. In this role, the casting engineer will have a direct impact over the design and processing of Powertrain castings in future products. Ideal candidates must navigate and drive change in a complex internal environment, challenging the status quo as we define an all-new way of manufacturing vehicles.

Skills Required:

• Experience performing casting manufacturing feasibility assessments.
• Working level knowledge of casting, post processing, and die development processes.
• Working level knowledge of core making processes and materials.
• Knowledge of the secondary operations associated with castings, including, but not limited to trimming, fettling, deburring, and quality checks.
• Knowledge of both iron and aluminum alloys used for castings.
• Understanding of MagmaSoft or other casting simulation software results.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to present, persuade, and collaborate at all levels of the organization.
• Highly motivated self-starter capable of driving change and influencing engineering decisions.

Skills Preferred:

• 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 of supplier equipment and processes.
• Possess practical problem-solving skill and the ability to address a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Experience Required:

• 3+ years experience with aluminum casting processes used to produce various automotive components.

Experience Preferred:

• 5+ years experience with high pressure die casting of structural components.

Education Required:

• Bachelor of Science/Engineering; Chemical / Electrical/ Mechanical or Metallurgy/ Materials Science.

Education Preferred:

• Additional Safety Training/Licensing/Personal Protection Requirements: