Casting Development Engineer

We are a company specialized in the manufacturing of components for electric hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. We have the support of 4000 employees across 6 countries operating in 13 production units and 3 engineering centers to serve more than 100 clients.

Do you enjoy solving manufacturing challenges Are you interested in leading tooling industrialization projects from concept to execution

At Draxton Barcelona located in Sant Vicenç dels Horts (Barcelona) we want to hire a Casting Development Engineer.

In this position the main responsibility is to validate product and tooling manufacturability lead the tooling procurement process and oversee industrialization.
The role ensures alignment with established technical objectives and quoted parameters. The role reports both hierarchically and functionally to the Plant Engineering Manager.

Main Responsibilities:

• Validate process models and tooling designs proposed during the Concept Phase by Casting Product Engineering.
• Oversee tooling construction ensuring timely purchase orders certification checks and compliance with technical specifications.
• Lead product industrialization following the NPCD process coordinating test plans execution and production parameters.
• Take technical ownership of prototype and first sample manufacturing analyzing results and driving improvements.
• Share test outcomes with Casting Product Engineering and document lessons learned to support future implementations.

To succeed in this role you will need:

• Engineering Degree.
• Minimum of 1 - 2 years of experiencie in production engineering in automotive industry.
• High valuable: Basic 3D view Basic Magma SW Foundry Knowledge Knowledge about core Tools (APQP PPAP FMEA...) / IATF.
• High Level of English.

What we offer:

• Job stability: permanent contract backed by a strong financial environment.
• Full-time position with flexible hours: Monday - Thursday starting between 8h - 9h finishing from 16:30h. Fridays from 8h to 15h.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Being part of a strong team with extensive engineering expertise in one of our engineering centers participating in global projects.

Why join Draxton

• You will participate in actions that contribute to the advancement and innovation of the sector.
• You will be part of an environment that promotes diversity and inclusion.
• You will contribute to a more sustainable future by focusing on reducing the carbon footprint and enhancing the circular economy.

Are you motivated by this project and feel youre a good fit for this position

We invite you to apply so we can get to know you!

Join us and be part of the future of the automotive industry with Draxton!