Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Engineer – Altair

Our client in Jackson, Tennessee is looking for an Engineer. This is a contract position. Powertrain Casting Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer. The primary responsibility of this role is to establish capital budget for major powertrain projects, set equipment & die specs, follow ordered items through delivery, set process parameters, lead adjustment & quality confirmation trials, lead product defect countermeasure activities.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager at the Bodine Aluminum, Jackson TN location, the person in this role will support the TMNA PE Casting Engineering department's objective to provide the manufacturing site (Bodine Aluminum) with the best equipment, tooling and process at the lowest cost to meet their production objectives. An engineer who thrives in a hands‑on environment would be a necessary ingredient for success in this role.

• Existing Vehicle Powertrain: includes pre‑production preparation of Toyota casting products such as aluminum cylinder blocks, HYBRID transmission cases and housings
• BEV Development: planning and pre‑production preparation for BEV STEP 3 e‑Axle case and housing and suspension member (SOP~2027)
• Project scope can span 12‑24 mo and includes planning / budget development, equipment / die procurement, equipment installation, and casting trials leading to SOP.
• Project budgets typically range from $5 – $45 M

• Study TMC based processes and develop unique NA “Operation Drawings” that support NA processes.
• Other processes that may require support; shikumi development, hoshin (goals) objectives

• Build and manage problem list (“Punchlist”) that develop on a regular (daily) basis during the course of a project.
• Learn and apply TBP (Toyota Business Practice) method of problem solving.

• Lead a project group during the pre‑production phase of a project. This includes scheduling meetings, leading equipment installation contractors, reviewing materials and gaining consensus.

• BS (or above) in Engineering (or equivalent related engineering experience) – Mechanical Eng, Metallurgical Eng, Electrical
• 3+ years of Production Preparation and/or Manufacturing Experience
• 1+ years of major model change experience (equipment, fixtures, tooling, transfers) & impact to part quality / manufacturability
• 1+ years of experience as project leader with responsibility for a working group including job responsibility coordination and overall project milestone management

• 3+ years of Casting or Metals related manufacturing engineering experience
• 1+ years High Pressure Die Casting Experience
• 1+ years direct working experience with NC machining
• 1+ year working knowledge with Fanuc Robot including system integration and troubleshooting
• 1+ year working knowledge with Toyopuc PLC including system integration and troubleshooting
• 1+ years working knowledge with 2D / 3D CAD systems for equip layout and part/die modeling applications
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Creo or other 2D/3D programs
• Proficient with programming / troubleshooting industrial PLC platforms
• Experienced with preparing documentation, presenting / gaining approval for capital projects and cost justification proposals.
• Successful completion of JKK and TBP
• Experience leading TEMA PE Projects with budgets exceeding $5 M
• 1+ TMNA project cycles from Planning to SOP.

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we…