Senior Casting Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-07-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required We’re   seeking a   Senior   Casting   Engineer to support our Electric Systems Power Generation department. In this role,   you'll   be   supporting the design and   manufacturing   of castings used to produce products   like Integrated Drive Generators, Variable Frequency Generators, motors, and ram air turbines.   As a   Senior   Casting   Engineer,   you’ll   collaborate closely with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and suppliers to ensure our mechanical and electromagnetic equipment meet rigorous cost, weight, and reliability standards .     You will develop and drive innovative solutions that are necessary to support our supplier and plant sites as we produce and deliver the industry leading products that power the aerospace industry.   What You Will Do  Support Aerospace Component Production: Oversee the manufacturability of   various components with a focus on housings and other components that are produced via complex geometry sand casting practices.   Engineering Drawing Review: Conduct thorough evaluations of engineering drawings to ensure designs are both   feasible   and   optimized   for manufacturability.   Casting   Tooling Design and Evaluation: Design and review tooling for   producing casted components, focusing on producibility, quality, and cost.   Manufacturing Process Development and Optimization: Collaborate with plant sites and suppliers to develop and refine manufacturing processes, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement.   Standard Work Development: Create and implement standardized work procedures to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency in production processes.   Cost Reduction Initiatives: Work closely with plant sites   and suppliers   to analyze and reduce standard costs, implementing cost-saving measures without compromising quality.   Production Support and Problem Resolution:   Identify   root causes of production issues and implement corrective actions to   maintain   smooth and efficient operations.   Travel 25-50%   What You Will Learn  You will learn how to lead the production of   cutting-edge   aerospace components, including Integrated Drive Generators and Variable Frequency Generators, making a tangible difference in advanced aerospace systems.   You will gain hands-on experience with complex electromagnetic systems, mastering skills from design and manufacturability to tooling and production optimization.   Qualifications You Must Have   Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum   5   years prior relevant experience   or   an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum   3   years of experience    Qualifications We Prefer  Experience designing, producing, or supporting complex-geometry sand-cast components, particularly for aerospace or similar high-tech industries.   Proficiency   in designing and evaluating tooling for cast components, including patterns, cores, gating, and casting simulation.   Experience in developing,   optimizing , and troubleshooting manufacturing processes, with   a track record   of collaboration with plant sites and suppliers.   Experience with other processes that may be used in lieu of casting   such as, traditional machining   hogouts   and additive manufacturing via powder bed fusion, material jetting, directed energy deposition, etc.    Proven ability to analyze and reduce standard costs while   maintaining   high quality, with experience in cost management and efficiency improvements.   Skilled   in   identifying   root causes of production issues and implementing effective corrective actions to ensure smooth and efficient operations.   Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings to ensure designs are   feasible   and   optimized   for manufacturability.   Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and   establish   strong working relationships.   What We Offer  Some of our competitive benefits package includes:      Medical, dental, and vision   insurance     Three weeks of vacation for newly hired   employees     Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option     Tuition reimbursement program    Student Loan Repayment Program     Life insurance and disability coverage     Optional coverages you can   buy:   pet insurance, home and auto insurance,   additional   life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection    Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits    Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning     Adoption Assistance              Autism Benefit     Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions     Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program    Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits     Bright Horizons,   child   and elder care services    Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program     And more!     Learn More & Apply Now!  We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are   on-board   virtually every   aircraft   flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a b