Casting Process Engineer - Development Program
Job Description
The Casting/Manufacturing Engineering team’s Casting Process Engineer role is a two-year casting development program. The position is a direct-hire role with a structured two-year rotational experience across three manufacturing sites, followed by placement in a full-time assignment at the original home location.
Potential Assignments
Quality Engineering
Project Launch Execution Support
Production Process Engineering Support – Casting processes
Production Process Engineering Support – Machining Processes
Tooling Design
Melting/Metallurgy lab
Team
The Process Engineering Team excels in the development, testing, implementation and execution of new casting programs, platforms, and technology. By collaborating with multiple levels of GM technical groups, vendors and suppliers, complex casting projects are turned into controlled manufacturing processes.
What You’ll Do
Work individually on specific programs while collaborating with the Process Engineering Team, Launch Team, Quality, Design, Tooling, Melting and Metallurgy, Product Engineering, and other support groups
Support Launch Wall process via Manufacturing Validations, Build Plans, PPAP and related engineering procedures
Support testing and installation of equipment, tooling and technologies 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, control plans, PFMEA, standard work documents, and related technical documents for program launches
Analyze first‑time quality data and optimize processes using DOE, DFSS green belt, and related statistical tools
Manage Process Controls plans, QS‑Stat and Flexnet software, and quality systems
Perform both non‑destructive and destructive testing procedures for casting investigation and analysis (CMM, leak testing, X‑ray, CT, thermal, lab specimen prep, chemistry, density, mechanical, etc.)
Work on the shop floor, handling equipment and participating in casting shop activities
Required Qualifications
Pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Metallurgy
Graduation between May 2025 and December 2026
Availability to work full‑time, 40 hours per week and overtime when required
Willingness to work in a plant environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a plant environment or similar
Training in foundry processes
Training in process engineering procedures and disciplines
Basic knowledge of Magma, Flow 3D, simulation software
Basic knowledge of NX, Catia or any 3 D design software
Degree courses with a metal casting focus
Immigration Sponsorship
GM does not provide immigration‑related sponsorship for this role.
Relocation Benefits
For selected candidates, relocation benefits may be available. The role is categorized as onsite, requiring reporting to Bedford, Defiance, or Saginaw Foundry on a full‑time basis.
Benefits Overview
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