Manufacturing Casting QA Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Casting QA Engineer
Location: Coldwater, MI, USA
Salary: $75-85,000.00
Position Type: Full Time (Permanent hire)
Industry: Automotive Manufacturing

Summary

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, fixtures, jigs, gating / risering of DISA Vertical and Georg Fisher Horizontal patterns.

Hours: 6:30am-3:00pm (1st shift)

Travel: 15-20%

Essential Functions

• Review and interpret engineering documentation such as prints, schematics, technical layouts, and system-generated reports
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to establish procedures, troubleshoot issues, and exchange technical guidance
• Analyze customer designs, specifications, manuals, and related documentation to assess feasibility, cost impact, and long-term support requirements
• Define system elements or guide product changes to ensure alignment with performance and engineering requirements
• Apply engineering principles to research, design, assess, install, operate, and sustain mechanical equipment, processes, and systems
• Lead cross-functional investigations into casting defects and scrap, and develop corrective and mitigation plans
• Utilize CAD tools, including CATIA, to support design and evaluation efforts
• Communicate customer feedback, issues, and performance concerns to design engineering teams
• Design and build gating systems for tooling using 3D models and technical drawings
• Execute trials, monitor results, document findings, and present conclusions to stakeholders
• Recommend enhancements to existing or proposed designs to improve performance or quality
• Create and validate alternative design concepts and processing approaches to determine feasibility and required modifications
• Use hand and power tools to fabricate gating, riser, and runner systems
• Provide oversight or guidance to production staff, technicians, technologists, and engineering personnel as required
• Demonstrate the ability to understand or learn MAGMA simulation software
• Maintain knowledge of ferrous microstructures, layout techniques, and measurement tools
• Develop performance criteria for engineering initiatives and product development efforts
• Conduct audits of non-conforming materials internally and at customer locations
• Support tooling evaluation and maintenance activities across all company facilities
• Contribute to and meet departmental and company objectives related to health and safety performance

Skills: Microsoft Office, Auto CAD / CATIA / 3D Modeling, Magmasoft – preferred but not required

Education: Bachelors Degree (four year college or technical school) or equivalent experience

Experience: Two to four years related experience

Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Health insurance, Health savings account, Paid time off, Vision insurance