Manufacturing Engineer – Crankshaft, Casting & Forging

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Mechanical/Materials/Manufacturing engineer to lead development of in-house forging crankshaft processes, from rough part design to die pressure and failure mode simulation. You will optimize manufacturability across forging and machining plants.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with PD and TE teams, monitor process variables, and drive improvements using detailed statistical analysis and new analysis tools. Knowledge of PolyWorks is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical/Materials/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years manufacturing, preferably casting and forging.
• Strong statistical analysis and problem-solving experience.
• Experience developing new tools to analyze part and process deficiencies.
• Experience in manufacturing/process engineering and program management.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of in-house forging rough part design, die pressure, and failure mode simulation.
• Understand key process variables for forging crankshafts.
• Lead development of advanced processes for forging rough part design.
• Optimize PD-designed final machined parts for manufacturability in forging and machining plants.
• Collaborate with PD TE teams to improve near-net-shape design, material distribution, and balance.
• Mentor crankshaft engineers in part design, analysis, and optimization for casting and forging.

Skills

Crankshaft Forging

Statistical Analysis

Process Engineering

Program Management

PolyWorks Software

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Materials/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

PolyWorks Software

Job description

• Lead development of in-house forging rough part design, part fill, die pressure, and failure mode simulation
• Understand all key process variables for forging crankshafts
• Lead development of advanced processes for forging rough part design
• Optimize PD-designed final machined parts for manufacturability in forging and machining plants
• Utilize the CR / IR process and drive implementation through BOP teams, including updating the MDS
• Collaborate with Machining and PD TE teams to improve crankshaft near-net-shape design, material distribution, and balance optimization
• Work with PD to identify manufacturing technologies required to meet product requirements
• Collaborate with internal and external development partners, including suppliers and research labs
• Leverage technology development efforts with NDE and AMDO partners
• Maintain awareness of competitive benchmarking and global forging technologies
• Mentor crankshaft manufacturing and design engineers in part design, analysis, and optimization for casting and forging

Requirements

• Bachelors in Mechanical/Materials/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent field of studies
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, preferably in casting and forging
• Demonstrated experience in detailed statistical analysis and problem-solving techniques
• Experience developing new tools to aid in analysis and resolution of part and process deficiencies and realization of opportunities
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing/process engineering and program management for product and facilities programs
• Strong working knowledge of crankshaft forging processes, rough part design, and forging die design
• Experience diagnosing and linking process-driven issues through analysis of rough part and machining line concerns
• Knowledge of worldwide research and technology development activities for crankshaft forging
• Knowledge of PolyWorks software is a plus
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in crankshaft forging processes, part design, and optimization, with a strong focus on statistical analysis and problem-solving. Proven ability to lead development initiatives and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Crankshaft Forging Processes
• Statistical Analysis
• Manufacturing Process Engineering
• Program Management
• PolyWorks Software

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Part Design
• Die Design
• Failure Mode Simulation
• Process Optimization
• Manufacturability Analysis
• Material Distribution
• Balance Optimization
• Detailed Statistical Analysis
• Problem-Solving Techniques
• Process-Driven Issue Diagnosis

Soft Skills

• Mentoring
• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Forging
• Casting
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Process Variables
• Competitive Benchmarking
• Technology Development
• NDE
• AMDO

Tools & Technologies

• PolyWorks Software