Senior Casting Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Rockford, IL

8d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a Senior Casting Engineer to support our Electric Systems Power Generation department. In this role, you'll be supporting the design and manufacturing of castings used to produce products like Integrated Drive Generators, Variable Frequency Generators, motors, and ram air turbines. As a Senior Casting Engineer, you’ll collaborate closely with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and suppliers to ensure our mechanical and electromagnetic equipment meet rigorous cost, weight, and reliability standards. You will develop and drive innovative solutions that are necessary to support our supplier and plant sites as we produce and deliver the industry leading products that power the aerospace industry.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing, producing, or supporting complex-geometry sand-cast components, particularly for aerospace or similar high-tech industries.
Proficiency in designing and evaluating tooling for cast components, including patterns, cores, gating, and casting simulation.
Experience in developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting manufacturing processes, with a track record of collaboration with plant sites and suppliers.
Experience with other processes that may be used in lieu of casting such as, traditional machining hogouts and additive manufacturing via powder bed fusion, material jetting, directed energy deposition, etc.
Proven ability to analyze and reduce standard costs while maintaining high quality, with experience in cost management and efficiency improvements.
Skilled in identifying root causes of production issues and implementing effective corrective actions to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings to ensure designs are feasible and optimized for manufacturability.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and establish strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

Oversee the manufacturability of various components with a focus on housings and other components that are produced via complex geometry sand casting practices.
Conduct thorough evaluations of engineering drawings to ensure designs are both feasible and optimized for manufacturability.
Design and review tooling for producing casted components, focusing on producibility, quality, and cost.
Collaborate with plant sites and suppliers to develop and refine manufacturing processes, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement.
Create and implement standardized work procedures to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency in production processes.
Work closely with plant sites and suppliers to analyze and reduce standard costs, implementing cost-saving measures without compromising quality.
Identify root causes of production issues and implement corrective actions to maintain smooth and efficient operations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Program, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program