Manufacturing Engineer - Powertrain Casting in Lexington
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Manufacturing Engineer – Powertrain Casting – Jackson, TN (Onsite Required, M-F)
About Us
At CrossSafety, we specialize in providing comprehensive Health & Safety consulting, engineering, and recruitment services across North America. With over 200 professionals supporting clients in industries ranging from manufacturing to logistics, we are committed to integrity, excellence, and innovation in everything we do.
We are currently seeking a passionate and highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer – Powertrain Casting to join our team in Jackson, TN. This is an onsite role, and candidates must be available Monday through Friday.
About the Role
In this position, you will play a key role in supporting powertrain casting projects, including equipment and die specifications, process parameter development, pre-production preparation, and quality confirmation trials. You will lead project teams, coordinate capital projects, and implement problem-solving countermeasures to ensure production goals are met.
Work Location: Jackson, TN (Onsite required)
Travel: As needed to support project activities
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday
What You’ll Be Doing
✔ Manage major powertrain projects, including pre-production preparation of aluminum cylinder blocks, hybrid transmission cases, BEV e-Axle cases, and suspension members
✔ Develop project budgets ($5M–$45M) and manage capital equipment/die procurement and installation
✔ Plan and execute casting trials leading to start of production (SOP)
✔ Study existing processes and develop NA-specific operation drawings to optimize production
✔ Lead problem-solving efforts using standardized methodologies
✔ Manage and coordinate project teams, including scheduling, contractor oversight, and consensus-building
✔ Prepare documentation, cost justification proposals, and present capital projects for approval
What You Bring
✅ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Metallurgical, Electrical) or equivalent experience
✅ 3+ years production preparation and/or manufacturing experience
✅ 1+ year experience with major model changes impacting equipment, fixtures, tooling, and part quality
✅ 1+ year project leadership experience, managing working groups and overall project milestones
Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)
3+ years casting or metals-related manufacturing engineering experience
High-pressure die casting experience
NC machining and Fanuc Robot system integration/troubleshooting experience
Toyopuc PLC system integration/troubleshooting experience
2D/3D CAD proficiency (AutoCAD, Creo, or similar)
Industrial PLC programming and troubleshooting skills
Experience leading projects with budgets exceeding $5M
Familiarity with JKK and Toyota Business Practices (TBP)
Interview Process
One-round STAR/Video interview (60 minutes with the hiring manager)
If you’re looking to contribute to cutting-edge powertrain casting projects in a collaborative, hands-on environment and grow your career with an industry-leading team, apply today!
Equal Opportunity Employer
CrossSafety is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Accommodations for candidates with disabilities are available upon request.
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