Process Engineer

This role involves working as a Casting Quality Assurance Engineer at a tier 1 automotive supplier. The primary responsibility is to perform process monitoring and defect improvement through floor management. The position requires spending 70% of the time on the shop floor, troubleshooting machines, improving processes, and assisting in the planning and design of new tools, fixtures, jigs, and mechanical equipment.

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Collaborate with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles.
• Investigate and lead cross-functional teams in the evaluation of scrap/defects in castings and develop corrective measures.
• Utilize computer-assisted design (CAD) software, specifically CATIA.
• Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems and needs.
• Build gating systems for tooling based on 3D drawings or blueprints.
• Conduct trials, track progress, develop reports, and present findings.
• Recommend design modifications for improvements to current or proposed products.
• Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications, and the necessity of modification.
• Functionally use hand tools/power tools to build gating, risering, and runner systems.
• Perform personnel functions, including supervision of production workers, technicians, technologists, and other engineers.
• Understand or learn MAGMA Simulation Software.
• Understand ferrous microstructures and layout devices and tools.
• Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects.
• Perform audits of non-conforming material internally or at customer facilities.
• Support tooling maintenance and evaluation at all facilities.
• Achieve company and department business plans for health and safety goals.

• Experience with casting simulation software.
• Foundry experience.
• Experience modeling in CATIA.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Mechanical inclination, such as experience with car maintenance.
• Familiarity with MAGMA, MAGMASOFT, PPAP, and APQP.

• Experience with PPAP/APQP processes.
• Degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with MAGMA simulation.
• Connections to Trine College or experience with Metal Technologies are advantageous.

You will work on the casting side, where there is a team of engineers. You will frequently collaborate with the manager. The position is on the 1st shift, from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with typical departure around 4:00 p.m. Overtime varies by day and department needs. The work environment offers growth opportunities, low insurance premiums, and various company outings. Employees receive gym membership reimbursement, two paid shutdowns during July 4th and between Christmas and New Year, eight vacation days in the first year, and ten after a year.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Coldwater, MI.

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $40.87/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Coldwater,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.

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• Hiring diverse talent
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• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

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Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $36 - $41