Engineer - Casting

Engineer - Casting

• Perform initial manufacturing feasibility of new cast product designs and provide equipment and tooling recommendations
• Provide design for manufacturability (DFM) guidance and recommendations to support product design teams
• Set-up, execute, and summarize metal casting process simulation activities
• Present and defend technical reviews of casting designs to internal and external customers
• Support cross-functional multi-regional teams in casting development, launch, and production improvement
• Some travel (10-15 %) will be required to support manufacturing sites and attend industry events
• Significant international travel may be required for training in the first year of employment, dependent upon experience

• 8-10 years of work experience
• Minimum 3 years of continuous experience as casting process or casting process simulation engineer
• Experience in a high volume production foundry of light alloy castings preferred
• Knowledge of other manufacturing processes related to metal casting production is a plus
• Formal education in engineering or materials science (bachelors degree or higher preferred)
• Trained user of casting process simulation software (MAGMAsoft preferred)
• Strong understanding of High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) and/or Low Pressure Die Casting (LPDC)
• Strong understanding of Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) methods and related topics
• Ability to operate Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (capable to review, translate, and perform minor modifications)
• Ability to solve problems independently (formal training in problem solving methods e.g. 6-sigma is a plus)
• Familiarity with automotive components and systems as well as their function and design
• Eager self-starter that can manage multiple projects with competing timelines in an organized manner
• Team player that collaborates well with others both in-person and remotely
• Must be proficient in the use of computers and various applications (scripting and coding skills are a plus)
• Must speak, read, and write English including complex technical texts
• Proficiency in German and Spanish are a plus