Domnic Lewis is hiring for a Manufacturing Engineer (Foundry) position for a leading automotive Wheel manufacturing organization.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer – Foundry

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Mandatory)

Experience: 5–7 Years

Location: Khed Plant, Pune, Maharashtra (PNA)

Manufacturing Engineer – Foundry:

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5–7 years of experience in an advanced aluminium foundry, preferably within the automotive/alloy wheel industry.
- Solid hands-on experience in aluminium casting processes, including Low Pressure Die Casting (LPDC), melting, mould preparation and heat treatment processes.
- Experience in casting process optimization, defect reduction, process monitoring and machine parameter optimization.
- Strong exposure to digitalization and Industry 4.0, with at least 2 years of experience in manufacturing digitalization.
- Knowledge of SCADA, PLC, MES, AI/ML and real-time process monitoring applications in foundry operations.
- Experience in developing and maintaining casting recipes, robot programs and machine/process parameters for new part numbers.
- Knowledge of casting simulation, interpretation of simulation results and defining corrective actions is preferred.
- Experience in casting traceability, QR-code systems and data-driven process control.
- Good understanding of quality metrics such as rejection, scrap %, PPM and First Pass Yield (FPY).
- Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and automotive OEM customer requirements will be an added advantage.

Experience,



Skills & Technical Requirements:

- Strong knowledge of aluminium casting processes, particularly LPDC and alloy wheel manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience with SCADA, PLC, MES and Industry 4.0 technologies.
- Experience in digital dashboards, production monitoring and data analysis.
- Knowledge of Power BI/Tableau for developing quality and manufacturing dashboards.
- Understanding of casting defects, root-cause analysis and process improvement.
- Knowledge of casting simulation tools and ability to interpret simulation results.
- Exposure to AI/ML applications in manufacturing/foundry processes will be preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, conceptual and decision-making skills.
- Good communication skills in English, Hindi and Marathi.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities:

- Act as the reference person for setting up casting recipes for new part numbers in compliance with group standards.
- Ensure the availability and correctness of robot programs in the casting cell.
- Ensure proper first mould preparation and installation in the casting machine.
- Monitor and optimize melting furnaces, LPDC machines and heat treatment furnaces.




- Implement real-time process monitoring using PLC, SCADA and MES systems.
- Analyze process data to identify and reduce casting defects, rejection and scrap.
- Optimize machine parameters such as metal temperature, mould cooling parameters and cycle time.
- Establish data-driven process control and improve overall process performance.
- Implement and maintain casting traceability, including digital traceability from raw material to finished product.
- Support implementation of QR-code systems and MES-based manufacturing traceability.
- Develop manufacturing and quality dashboards using Power BI/Tableau, covering rejection, scrap, PPM, FPY and customer complaints.
- Coordinate with the Quality team for incoming inspection of new moulds and provide feedback to Design Engineering regarding required mould design improvements.
- Work closely with Design Engineers and Central Engineering Casting Specialists on mould improvements, customer-specific requirements and process enhancements.
- Provide technical guidance and hands-on support to Foundry Operations for process-related issues.
- Support continuous improvement, digitalization, automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives within the foundry.
- Ensure compliance with applicable IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and internal group standards.

Travel requirement: Generally less than 10%.

- Primarily based at the Pune plant, with regular exposure to the manufacturing/foundry shop floor for process monitoring, trials, troubleshooting and improvement activities.

📌 Manufacturing Engineer – Foundry (Pune)
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