Senior Casting Tooling Engineer: From Concept to Launch

General Motors; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Senior Tooling Engineer in the Casting organization to design and industrialize tooling for high‑volume production of propulsion components. You will work across design, manufacturing, simulation, suppliers, and plant operations from concept through launch and production.

You will develop tooling concepts, 3D models, and drawings for casting tools, fixtures, coreboxes, and related equipment, while coordinating with global teams to ensure safety, quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years in tooling design, casting engineering, or related automotive/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (NX, Teamcenter, AutoCAD) and engineering drawings/GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Develop tooling concepts, 3D models, and drawings for casting tools, fixtures, coreboxes, and related equipment.
• Create and maintain electronic math data for casting product and process development.
• Translate requirements into safe, manufacturable tooling designs meeting GM standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, plant teams, and suppliers from concept through launch.
• Lead or participate in tooling reviews, feasibility assessments, and design changes.

Skills

CAD proficiency

GD&T

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Multitasking

Technical communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

AutoCAD

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Senior Tooling Engineer in the Casting organization to design and industrialize tooling for high‑volume production of propulsion components. You will work across design, manufacturing, simulation, suppliers, and plant operations from concept through launch and production.

You will develop tooling concepts, 3D models, and drawings for casting tools, fixtures, coreboxes, and related equipment, while coordinating with global teams to ensure safety, quality, and