Work Preparation - Foundry Processes (m/f/d)
mahleinter
Heinsdorfergrund, DE, 08468
Posted Sep 11, 2026
- Other
- Experienced hires
Job description
Your Contribution As an employee in work preparation with a focus on foundry processes (m/f/d) , you will take on a key role in the planning, costing, and continuous optimization of our manufacturing processes in the field of cooling and air conditioning. Review and support design engineering with regard to manufacturability of components (tolerances, materials, manufacturing processes) Create and maintain work plans including process steps and time specifications Plan and design production equipment with a focus on cost efficiency, including support in supplier selection and acceptance Apply lean management methods (e.g., value stream design, 5S) to optimize production processes Conduct economic efficiency analyses and implement process improvements and rationalization measures Support new product launches and series production Contribute to supplier development to optimize cast components (sand casting and permanent mold casting) Support purchasing and controlling with technical questions, cost calculations, investment planning, and capacity assessments Work closely with quality management, especially in P-FMEA and failure analysis Participate in workplace design and layout planning Your Experience and Qualifications Successfully completed technical degree (minimum four-year university education, e.g., mechanical engineering, process engineering, materials science) Professional experience in work preparation or industrial engineering Experience in optimizing cast components (sand casting and permanent mold casting) Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacturing principles Knowledge of REFA/MTM methods and lean management approaches is desirable Strong technical and commercial understanding Structured, analytical, and independent working style Team player with strong communication skills Experience working with SAP Fluent German and good English skills (spoken and written) #TeamMAHLE is diverse and we see that as a great advantage! We welcome applications with diverse experiences, backgrounds and identities. Do you have any questions? +49 711 501-13015