Casting Process Engineer - 2-Year Rotational Program

General Motors; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Michigan is seeking a Casting Process Engineer as part of a two-year development program. The role features a structured rotation across four assignments at three GM casting sites, accelerating technical growth and broader manufacturing knowledge, with eventual placement in a full-time role at the original home location.

You will collaborate with Process Engineering, Launch, Quality, Design, Tooling, and Metallurgy teams on casting programs, equipment, tooling, and process

Qualifications

• Pursuit of 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 while collaborating 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
• Assist in 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

Plant environment experience

DOE/DFSS statistical tools

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Materials/Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Metallurgy

Must be graduating between May 2025 and December 2026

Tools

Magma

Flow 3D

NX

Catia

3D design software

Job description

General Motors in Michigan is seeking a Casting Process Engineer as part of a two-year development program. The role features a structured rotation across four assignments at three GM casting sites, accelerating technical growth and broader manufacturing knowledge, with eventual placement in a full-time role at the original home location.

You will collaborate with Process Engineering, Launch, Quality, Design, Tooling, and Metallurgy teams on casting programs, equipment, tooling, and process