Casting QA Engineer

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

Created: 2026-03-10