Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.This range is provided by Work4ce Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range $70,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yrDirect message the job poster from Work4ce IncPay: $75,000.00-$100,000.00 per yearNon-local candidates for the Aluminum Die Casting Project Engineer (Automotive manufacturing) role are encouraged to apply if willing to relocate/commute at own cost. Interviews are REMOTE.5 weeks of Paid Time OffSaving Plan - no vesting periodPaid OT (at 1.5x)And more!Aluminum Die Casting Project Engineer Description of Duties:Lead and manage the procurement of high-pressure casting dies and quality confirmation equipment including: CMM fixtures and programming, Manual leak test fixtures, and gauges required to confirm product quality. Goal is to achieve on-time delivery to achieve trial schedulesStudy and gain expertise in understanding the casting condition settings for specific product models; adjust machine settings and seek engineering controls for inputs to match a desired output condition for each casting parameter. Standardize condition settings and control methods through Operation Drawings.Lead root cause & countermeasure activity for unique defects. Communicate frequently with other departments for information share. Visit manufacturing plants (Kentucky, West Virginia, & Alabama) during major trial activity and countermeasure fix effectiveness confirmationOutput of this specialty is to achieve quality KPI; and prove-out through production preparation trials to SOP timingLead and manage the procurement of process equipment (New production lines or modified lines) from Japan and local US sources; needed to process casting parts on a production line; Casting Auxiliary equipment, Finishing, Heat Treat, and Palletizer Equipment. Goal is to achieve on-time delivery for installation timing to achieve trial schedules.Identify local contractors (Primary and subs) to modify equipment or build new process equipment lines. Manage installation with daily safety meetings, setting work targets for each day with the general contractor, managing progress each day to towards major milestones; ex: Power-On, Machine motion checks, etc.Schedule vendor-provided specialists to confirm equipment on-site (ex; Robot Teaching, Machine programming checks and running in manual and continuous)Manage equipment trials; develop punchlists to countermeasure safety issues, and continuous and manual running conditionsOutput of this specialty is to achieve productivity KPI; and prove-out through production preparation trials to SOP timingUpward Potential to Manage ProjectsProjects include pre-production preparation of company casting products such as aluminum cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, and transmission cases.Project scope can span 12-24mo and includes planning / budget development, equipment / die procurement, equipment installation, and casting trials leading to SOP.Project budgets typically range from $5~$45MLead / Manage Team MembersLead a project group during the pre-production phase of a project. This includes scheduling meetings, reviewing materials and gaining consensus.Bachelors Degree (or above) in Engineering or 4+ years equivalent professional experience in Automotive/Manufacturing1+ years of Production Preparation and/or Manufacturing in Casting for Powertrain.1+ years of major model change experience in Casting process (equipment, fixtures, tooling, transfers) & impact to part quality / manufacturability1+ years of experience as Casting project leader with resp. for a working group including job responsibility coordination and overall project milestone management3+ years of Casting or Metals related manufacturing engineering experience1+ years High Pressure Die Casting Experience1+ years direct working experience with NC machining1+ year working knowledge with Fanuc Robot including system integration and troubleshooting1+ year working knowledge with Toyopuc PLC including system integration and troubleshooting1+ years working knowledge with 2D / 3D CAD systems for equip layout and part/die modeling applicationsProficient with AutoCAD, Creo or other 2D/3D programsProficient with programming / troubleshooting industrial PLC platformsExperienced with preparing documentation, presenting / gaining approval for capital projects and cost justification proposals.Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior levelEmployment type Employment type Full-timeJob function Job function Project Management, Engineering, and ManufacturingIndustries Motor Vehicle ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Work4ce Inc by 2xGet notified about new Project Engineer jobs in Jackson, TN .Improvement Mechanical Engineer- Maintenance Production Engineer/Manufacturing Process Engineer Jackson, TN $77,400.00-$110,300.00 2 weeks agoJackson, TN $89,100.00-$126,900.00 2 weeks agoJackson, TN $116,160.00-$148,410.00 6 months agoProject Coordinator (Electrical Construction) -TN Senior Traffic Design Transportation Engineer Licensed Architect Project Coordinator JN -082025-164612 Food and Beverage Engineering Project Manager Jackson, TN $115,000.00-$155,000.00 3 weeks agoProject Manager/Construction Manager - Jackson, TN We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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