Casting Manufacturing Engineer

The Casting Manufacturing Engineer role combines strong fundamental knowledge with hands-on automation expertise to deliver reliable automated systems that improve manufacturing performance.

Responsibilities:

• Develop 3D simulations of robotic work cells using Siemens Process Simulate to validate fixturing, tooling, and equipment integration, as well as accurate systems kinematics.
• Program and validate Fanuc robot tracks and end-of-arm tools, including offline robot paths, reach studies, cycle time optimization, and interfacing with other systems.
• Use simulation data to define production line layouts, ergonomics, safety, and equipment reliability.
• Drive virtual commissioning efforts to reduce prototyping activities and accelerate equipment readiness during commissioning.
• Travel up to 60% domestically to support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of casting and machining production lines.
• Support software and HMI design following Ford standard templates.
• Drive automation equipment procurement, vendor management, and equipment improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, machine guarding requirements, and automotive manufacturing specifications.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including equipment specifications, tooling drawings, operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of manufacturing experience, designing and launching material handling production lines.
• Advanced skills in robotics cell design, Siemens NX and Process Simulate, as well as Team Center for data management.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills with a focus on efficiency and simplification.
• Strong background in manufacturing safety and ergonomic standards for automated production lines.

Benefits:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care, and more
• Family building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time