Manufacturing Engineer DC - Casting

Magna International; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International in the Cosma Group seeks a Manufacturing Engineer with die casting experience to optimize production processes, improve product quality, and reduce costs in a high-volume environment.

You will lead process development, equipment selection, tooling validation, and collaborate with Quality, Production, Maintenance and Supply Chain to drive continuous improvement, safety, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years manufacturing engineering experience in a die casting environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with MS Office and engineering documentation systems.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize die casting manufacturing processes to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
• Support launch activities for new products, including process development, equipment selection, tooling validation, and production readiness.
• Analyze production data to improve efficiency, cycle times, scrap rates, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions using structured problem-solving tools.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, Maintenance, Tooling, and Supply Chain to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Develop and maintain process documentation including work instructions and control plans.
• Support die casting tooling design reviews, modifications, and preventive maintenance.
• Evaluate and implement automation and error-proofing initiatives.
• Participate in capital equipment projects from specification to startup support.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Skills

Die casting process knowledge

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Creo

MS Office

Job description

What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and results-driven Manufacturing Engineer with die casting experience to support and improve manufacturing operations. The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for optimizing production processes, improving product quality, reducing costs, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a high-volume die casting environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in die casting processes, tooling, automation, process development, and problem-solving methodologies.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize die casting manufacturing processes to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Support launch activities for new products, including process development, equipment selection, tooling validation, and production readiness.
• Analyze production data and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, cycle times, scrap rates, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions utilizing structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and PFMEA.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, Maintenance, Tooling, and Supply Chain teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Develop and maintain process documentation including work instructions, process flow diagrams, control plans, and standard operating procedures.
• Support die casting tooling design reviews, modifications, and preventative maintenance initiatives.
• Evaluate and implement automation, error-proofing (poka-yoke), and continuous improvement projects.
• Participate in capital equipment projects, including specification development, installation, validation, and startup support.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Provide technical support and training to production personnel as needed.
• Support customer requirements and participate in audits when required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 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.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and engineering documentation systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and SPC.
• Familiarity with robotics, automation systems, and vision inspection systems.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Creo.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 quality systems.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to travel occasionally, as required.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization under a TN or H-1B visa may be considered, provided they are authorized to work for this employer without requiring new or additional visa sponsorship. The company is unable to sponsor new employment-based visas or provide other immigration sponsorship for this position.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Cosma International