Die Casting Simulation Engineer

General Motors; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a process engineer for its Die Casting Manufacturing Engineering team. You will develop high pressure die cast products, run Magmasoft and Flow 3D simulations, and collaborate with product engineers, tooling designers, process engineers, and tooling builders to drive quality and efficiency.

You will work with a team to maintain simulation standards for future dies and support plant quality across current and new product programs, contributing to GM's vision of safe,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering.
• Experience in high pressure die casting in a manufacturing environment.
• 3-5 years of experience in high pressure die casting fill and solidification modeling.
• Basic proficiency in 3D modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Develop world-class high pressure die casting products using simulations and collaboration with product engineers, tooling designers, and process engineers.
• Support quality and throughput initiatives by applying process simulation to future programs and existing families.

Skills

Die casting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Magmasoft

Flow 3D

Siemens NX

Abaqus FEA

Job description

Job Description

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

The Role

Our team members are the first to develop and integrate new processes producing high pressure die cast supporting General Motors diverse vehicle lineup. You will get experience producing engine blocks, drive units, transmission cases, and vehicle structural components. As part of our team, you will work with equipment and tooling vendors from all over the world to develop and source the most advanced production systems. Every member of the Castings team contributes to an environment of professionals committed to successfully integrating people, product, and processes to produce the highest quality components that are ready to meet the demands of our high-performance vehicles. We value and strive to be a workplace of choice.

What You’ll Do

As a process engineer working in our Die Casting Manufacturing Engineering team in Bedford, Indiana; you will work with others outside our team to develop world class high pressure die castings. You will use your die casting knowledge to perform Magmasoft and Flow 3D simulations supporting a broad range of high pressure die casting products, providing key simulation feedback to teams of product engineers, tooling designers, process engineers, and tooling builders. You will collaborate with a team of simulation engineers to develop and maintain simulation standards that will be used to design and build future die casting dies. Through process simulation, you will work with plant quality and engineering personnel to support quality and throughput initiatives for both future product programs and existing product families.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualification)

Prospective employees for this role should have:

• Batchelor's degree or higher in Engineering
• Experience in high pressure die casting in a manufacturing environment.
• 3-5 years of experience in high pressure die casting fill and solidification modeling
• Basic proficiency in 3D modeling software

What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

• Proficiency with Magmasoft and Flow 3D software
• Proficiency with Siemens NX modeling software
• Experience with Abaqus FEA Software Suite

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