Casting Process Engineer - 2-Year Rotational Program

General Motors; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Bedford, Indiana, is seeking a Casting Process Engineer for a two-year development program. The role provides four rotations across three manufacturing sites, accelerating technical growth and knowledge of GM casting operations, with placement into a full-time assignment at the home location after completion.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams—Quality, Launch, Tooling, Melting and Metallurgy—and develop processes, tooling, and controls while gaining hands-on

Qualifications

• Pursuing/belong to a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Metallurgy.
• Must be graduating between May 2025 and December 2026.
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week and overtime when required.
• Must be willing to work in a plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Work individually on specific programs yet collaboratively with the Process Engineering Team, Launch Team, Quality, Design, Tooling, Melting and Metallurgy, Product Engineering, 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, Control plans, PFMEA, standard work documents, and related technical documents as necessary for a program launch
• Analyze first-time quality data and optimize processes using DOE, DFSS green belt, and related statistical tools
• Manage Process Controls plans, QS-Stat and Flexnet software, and quality systems
• Perform both non-destructive and destructive testing procedures for casting investigation and analysis (CMM, 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.

Skills

Full-time availability

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering/Metallurgy

Job description

General Motors in Bedford, Indiana, is seeking a Casting Process Engineer for a two-year development program. The role provides four rotations across three manufacturing sites, accelerating technical growth and knowledge of GM casting operations, with placement into a full-time assignment at the home location after completion.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams—Quality, Launch, Tooling, Melting and Metallurgy—and develop processes, tooling, and controls while gaining hands-on