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Manufacturing Engineer

SWITS DIGITAL Private Limited
Merrillville, IN Contractor
POSTED ON 12/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2026
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We are actively looking for a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer.

Job Title: Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for planning, developing, and supporting production processes within a casting environment. The role focuses on ensuring efficient workflows, maintaining quality standards, optimizing costs, and supporting production teams to meet delivery and performance goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain production plans for casting operations, including scheduling and resource allocation.
  • Collaborate with design, quality, and operations teams to ensure manufacturability of cast components.
  • Define and optimize process flows, tooling requirements, and detailed work instructions for casting production.
  • Monitor and analyze production performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for production issues.
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and customer requirements.
  • Support capacity planning and forecasting for both new and existing programs.
  • Provide technical support during new product introduction (NPI) and process validation activities.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5–8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably within a casting or foundry environment.
  • Strong understanding of casting processes, production planning, and lean manufacturing principles.
  • Hands-on experience with CAD tools, ERP systems, and production planning software.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with metal casting technologies such as sand casting, investment casting, or similar processes.
  • Knowledge of supply chain integration and material flow within manufacturing operations.
  • Familiarity with quality and process improvement tools such as FMEA, SPC, and PPAP.

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