Process Engineer

Casting Process Engineer

Location: Knoxville, TN area | Fully onsite

Compensation: $65,000–$90,000 base salary

Bonus: Up to 6%, with 3% guaranteed

Relocation: assistance available for the right candidate

About the Opportunity

An established global automotive supplier is seeking a Casting Process Engineer to support a fast-paced manufacturing facility in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

This hands-on engineering role focuses on supporting foundry production, troubleshooting casting processes, and implementing improvements that reduce costs, improve quality, and increase manufacturing efficiency. The position offers opportunities for professional development and advancement within a global organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily engineering support to casting operations, working closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams.
• Troubleshoot casting process issues and support corrective actions to improve production performance.
• Identify and implement improvements that reduce scrap, cycle time, downtime, and labor costs.
• Analyze production data to identify root causes and measure improvement results.
• Support casting equipment, tooling, and process changes.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and standard work.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives while supporting a safe manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• A relevant engineering or technical degree with at least two years of related experience, or approximately four to six years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Hands-on experience in a foundry or metal-casting production environment.
• Experience supporting manufacturing processes, troubleshooting production issues, and implementing improvements.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred; other fast-paced manufacturing backgrounds will be considered.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with production employees and cross-functional teams in a plant environment.
• Willingness to work fully onsite.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of $65,000–$90,000, based on experience.
• Annual bonus opportunity up to 6%, with 3% guaranteed.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Onsite health and wellness center available to employees and eligible dependents at no charge, including nurse practitioner services, generic prescriptions, and physical therapy.
• 401(k) match of 100% on the first 3% contributed and 50% on the next 2%.
• Paid time off.
• Company laptop and provided uniforms.
• Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000.
• Opportunities for advancement within a global manufacturing organization.

Schedule and Reporting

• Typical hours: 8:15 a.m.–5:15 p.m., approximately 40–50 hours per week.
• Reports to the Casting Process Engineering Manager.
• Individual contributor position with no direct reports.
• Minimal travel, with potential international training opportunities.