Entry Level - Casting Process Engineer

Job Description

The Role

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 Team

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.

What You'll Do

• 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.

 

Your Skills and Abilities (required qualifications)

• 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

What Will Give You a Competitive Advantage (preferred qualifications)

• 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

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)   

Work Arrangement

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, MI on a full-time basis.

To help facilitate administration of relocation benefits if you are selected, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.

 

Benefits:

• GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits







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