Manufacturing Engineer - Castings

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and DataManufacturing Engineer - CastingsJob Summary:Our client in Dearborn, MI is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer - Castings. This is a contract position.What You Will Do:The Casting Manufacturing Engineer will work with Product Development and Suppliers, to successfully develop and launch next-generation Powertrain castings. Successful candidates will have a proven record of working with cross functional teams in the development and implementation of complex castings. The Casting Manufacturing Engineer will be required to apply their knowledge to various casting alloys and processes, including but not limited to gravity, low-pressure, and high pressure die casting. Knowledge of various core making processes and materials will be useful. In this role, the casting engineer will have direct impact over the design and processing of Powertrain castings in future products. Ideal candidates must navigate and drive change in a complex internal environment, challenging the status quo as we define an all-new way of manufacturing vehicles.Basics:3-5 years experience with aluminum casting processes used to produce various automotive components.Bachelor of Science/Engineering; Chemical / Electrical/ Mechanical or Metallurgy/ Materials Science.Working level knowledge of casting, post processing, and die development processes. Working level knowledge of core making processes and materials. Knowledge of the secondary operations associated with castings, including, but not limited to trimming, fettling, deburring, and quality checks. Knowledge of both iron and aluminum alloys used for castings. Understanding of MagmaSoft or other casting simulation software results. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to present, persuade, and collaborate at all levels of the organization. Highly motivated self-starter capable of driving change and influencing engineering decisions. Experience performing casting manufacturing feasibility assessments.Preferred:5years experience with high pressure die casting of structural components.Foundry operational experience in casting manufacturing processes and process control. Proven track record of delivering major product launches in an automotive manufacturing facility. Ability to work in a production setting and aid in troubleshooting of supplier equipment and processes. Possess practical problem-solving skill and the ability to address a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.How You Will Be Successful:Envision the FutureCommunicate Honestly and BroadlySeek Technology and Business "First"Embrace Diversity and Take RisksWhat We Offer:Competitive SalaryComprehensive Benefit Package401(k) with matching contributionsPaid Time OffEmployee DiscountsFree training on all Altair productsWhy Work with Us:Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer's toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today's problems into tomorrow's opportunities. Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.comReady to go? #ONLYFORWARDAt our core we are explorers; adventures; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world's most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and unchartered waters, we dive headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer's toughest challenges.Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair's history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.