Entry Level - Casting Process Engineer

General Motors•Warren, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Launch Process Engineering Team excels in the development, testing, implementation and execution of new casting programs, platforms and technology. This group is unique in that by working with and across multiple levels of the GM technical groups, vendors and suppliers, the complex problems of casting projects are developed into controlled manufacturing processes. The Specific Purpose of this position is to perform casting manufacturing projects by following a systematic engineering process of evaluation, development, validations, technology transfer leading into and supporting the production launch and processing. Specifically responsible and directly involved in the development of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling and alternatives, sequences, operations, utilizations to produce castings.

Requirements

Training in foundry processes
Training in process engineering procedures and disciplines
Basic knowledge of Magma, Flow 3D, simulation software
Basic knowledge of NX or Catia or any 3D design software
BS degree (engineering, metallurgical, computer science) or equivalent experience is required
Must be able to start work in October 2026

Nice To Haves

Training in aluminum metallurgy
Training in flow simulations (Magma, Flow 3d)
Training in 3D design software
Mechanical properties testing and procedures
Training in Problem solving

Responsibilities

Ability to work individually on specific programs yet collaboratively with Launch Team, QC, Design, Tooling, and other support groups
Support Launch Wall process via Manufacturing Validations, Build Plans, PPAP and related engineering procedures.
Support testing and installations of equipment, tooling and technologies both on and off site
Lead, support and present the analysis of casting defects.
Assist in process, tooling and equipment testing, troubleshooting and implementations
Develop process documentation, Process flow diagrams, PCP, PFMEA, TIS, and related technical documents as necessary for a program launch.
Analyze first time quality data and optimize processes using DOE, Red X, and related statistical tools
Perform both Non and destructive testing procedures for casting investigation and analysis (leak testing, x ray, CT, thermal, lab specimen prep, chemistry, density, mechanical, etc).
On site work, working on shop floor, hands on equipment, understanding of casting shop activity.