Forging Engineering Manager

thyssenkrupp; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 102,086 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement Package

401K Match

PTO 120 hours after probation

Medical plans with weekly premiums

Dental plans

Vision plans

Life/AD&D/Disability

11 paid holidays

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Job summary

Thyssenkrupp Forged Technologies in Danville, Illinois, seeks an experienced Forging Engineering Manager to oversee forging engineering functions, develop tooling, and coordinate with customers through the full lifecycle of parts.

The role requires a mechanical/industrial background with 3+ years in forging/process engineering and a focus on process qualification, validation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum three years of experience as a forging, process, or design engineer.
• Experience in thermal dynamics and forging processes; leading process improvement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee forging engineering functions and related projects across full lifecycle.
• Develop forge tooling designs and coordinate with customers.
• Lead process qualification and validation activities for new products.

Skills

Forging engineering

Process engineering

Process improvement

Process qualification/validation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering

Job description

Position

Forging Engineering Manager for thyssenkrupp Crankshaft Company, LLC in Danville, Illinois.

Responsibilities

Oversee all forging engineering functions including process and product engineering and related projects for forging. Develop forge tooling designs for new parts, improve existing designs, and coordinate with customers through the full life‑cycle of parts. Observe processes, monitor product from start to finish, and provide direction. Lead process qualification and validation activities for new products, ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards. Identify quality and customer needs to improve operational performance and direct the team to diagnose and resolve technical challenges. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive process enhancements. Plan, assign, distribute work, and establish priorities to train team members in methods and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering, or equivalent. Minimum three years of experience as a forging, process, or design engineer. Required experience (each 3+ years): thermal dynamics and forging processes; identifying and implementing process improvement strategies to enhance productivity; leading process qualification and validation activities for new products; researching forging industry trends and best practices, and incorporating them into manufacturing; and generating Process Engineering Change notices for internal and external design changes.

Salary Range

$102,086 to $112,000 per year.

Benefits

• Company Tuition Reimbursement Package
• 401K Match
• 120 hours of Paid Time Off after probation
• Comprehensive medical plans with weekly premiums ranging from $4.62 to $57.62; preventative healthcare program with additional premium discounts
• Dental plans ranging from $0.48 to $4.15 per week
• Vision plans ranging from $0.35 to $3.69 per week
• Company‑paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability
• 11 paid holidays
• Gym Membership Reimbursement

Company

Thyssenkrupp Forged Technologies integrates forging and machining units, employing roughly 7,000 people across 18 production sites in seven countries. The business operates over 50 forging press lines and more than 150 machining and assembly lines, producing undercarriage systems for heavy machinery and components such as crankshafts, connecting rods, pistons, chassis products, transmission systems, and rotor shafts for the automotive industry.

Notices

EEO. For California residents, see California Job Applicant Notice of Collection. Thyssenkrupp Notice of Fraudulent Job Offers.

Application

Apply online at https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en. For questions, contact [e-mail].