Launch Process Engineer - Casting Manufacturing

Description
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Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Defiance, Ohio on a full-time basis.
Each successful candidate will be offered an onsite role at a specific location. Candidate location preferences are considered but cannot be guaranteed.
The Team:
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 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
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
Required Qualifications:

• Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in engineering, metallurgical, computer science or equivalent experience is required

• Must be graduating between December 2025 and June 2026

• Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week

• Must be willing to work in a plant environment

What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in teams, as well as independently

• Excellent communication skills

• Very dependable

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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