Die-Casting Manufacturing Engineer: Process Innovation

Magna International Limited; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International Limited, a global leader in automotive technology, seeks a skilled Manufacturing Engineer with die casting experience to optimize production processes, improve quality, and reduce costs in a high-volume setting. You will drive continuous improvement across cross-functional teams and support new product launches from concept to production.

The role emphasizes tooling, automation, and problem-solving skills within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a die casting environment.
• Strong understanding of aluminum, zinc, or magnesium die casting processes.
• Experience with process optimization, tooling, and manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficient with root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• MS Office proficiency and engineering documentation systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize die casting processes to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Support launches for new products including process development, tooling validation, and production readiness.
• Analyze production data to improve efficiency, cycle times, scrap, and OEE.
• Lead root cause investigations using 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and PFMEA.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, Maintenance, Tooling, and Supply Chain to resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain process documents including work instructions, flow diagrams, control plans, and SOPs.
• Support die casting tooling design reviews, modifications, and preventative maintenance.
• Evaluate automation and poka-yoke projects for continuous improvement.
• Participate in capital equipment projects from specification to startup support.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Provide technical training to production personnel as needed.
• Support customer requirements and participate in audits when required.

Skills

Die casting

Process optimization

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt

IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 familiarity

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Creo

Job description

Magna International Limited, a global leader in automotive technology, seeks a skilled Manufacturing Engineer with die casting experience to optimize production processes, improve quality, and reduce costs in a high-volume setting. You will drive continuous improvement across cross-functional teams and support new product launches from concept to production.

The role emphasizes tooling, automation, and problem-solving skills within a dynamic manufacturing environment.