Manufacturing Project Engineer

Strivector Corp is a National Recruiting and Staffing agency established in 2012 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. We are a preferred partner for several Fortune 500 companies nationwide. Strivector has been consistently rated a rare 4.6/5 on Google, Indeed, and Glassdoor by our candidates, customers, employees and contractors.

Elevate your professional journey with us. Strivector s premier client (a well-known market leader in their space) is hiring for the following full-time position.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Manufacturing Project Engineer, you will support casting and tooling projects at a large-scale foundry, focusing on process development and improvement to enhance manufacturing safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide technical guidance for foundry pattern and tooling projects, collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers to improve casting designs.
• Use casting simulation and engineering analysis to optimize casting designs and manufacturing processes.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) activities for cast components.
• Work with design engineering, manufacturing, operations, quality, and suppliers to implement and improve casting designs.
• Support tooling design, development, and implementation to meet production and product requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to manufacturing engineers and operators to maintain high-quality products and processes.
• Use 3D modeling and CAD tools to support casting and tooling development.
• Identify and implement improvements in manufacturing safety, quality, production velocity, and cost.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience or working knowledge of metal casting manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process development, tooling, and production improvement.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve operational and process-related issues.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Project management skills, including planning, coordination, and execution.
• Knowledge of manufacturing standards, best practices, and change-control procedures.
• The ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical guidance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous foundry tooling, pattern-making, or casting process experience.
• Experience with casting simulation software, particularly MAGMA.
• Experience with 3D modeling and CAD tools.
• Experience supporting tooling design, development, and implementation projects.
• Experience with NPI and/or CPI activities for cast components.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for production reporting, data analysis, and operational decision-making.

We understand that even experienced engineers may not have every skill listed. If your background aligns with casting processes, tooling, and manufacturing improvement, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Compensation: Based on Experience. One of the best in the industry
Minimum Education:Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Experience:Experience or working knowledge of metal casting manufacturing processes
Type of position: Full-time Permanent position with benefits
Location:Mapleton, Illinois
Remote / Hybrid: Onsite, 5 days a week
Relocation accepted: Yes, relocation assistance available