Senior Level Casting Director Jobs
Senior level casting director jobs put experienced professionals in charge of talent strategy, creative direction, and the casting workflows that bring productions to life. Roles are concentrated in Aerospace & Defense, Retail, and Technology & Software, with 0% remote or hybrid flexibility, and employers like Pratt & Whitney, Amazon, and L&T Technology Services hiring at this level now.
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The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of progressive experience in aluminum and/or magnesium die casting production environments, with deep expertise in process engineering, capital equipment deployment, tooling strategy, operational excellence, and production stabilization. This individual must be capable of driving technical execution across cross-functional organizations while operating effectively in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments with aggressive timelines.
This role requires a combination of technical authority, influential leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on problem-solving to support Amazon's long-term industrial and supply chain objectives.
Key job responsibilities
- Own the commissioning, installation, startup, and ramp-up of HPDC production equipment
- Serve as the senior process engineering technical authority during facility launches and expansion projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and scalable production operations.
- Drive production readiness and operational performance metrics during launch and ramp-up phases, including safety, quality, throughput, OEE, scrap reduction, and cycle time optimization.
- Define, develop, validate, and sustain robust die casting process parameters from prototype through production while ensuring alignment between assumptions and demonstrated process capability.
- Develop and execute capital equipment strategies, including equipment specification, procurement, vendor selection, factory acceptance testing, installation planning, and production deployment.
- Drive cross-functional execution across production, tooling, automation, quality, maintenance, supply chain, facilities, and operations teams to ensure seamless program launches and stable production performance.
- Establish standardized production processes, operating procedures, process controls, PFMEAs, control plans, maintenance strategies, and operational documentation to sustain long-term reliability and repeatability.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and data-driven problem-solving methodologies to improve productivity, reduce variation, and optimize cost structures.
- Mentor and develop peers and junior engineers while fostering a culture of technical excellence, safety, and operational discipline.
- Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex production, tooling, and process challenges impacting performance and customer deliverables.
- Support technical reviews and provide technical expertise related to casting design, gating strategy, thermal management, alloy selection, solidification behavior, and more.
- Lead strategic technical engagement with die casting machine OEMs, tooling suppliers, automation integrators, and key production partners to ensure successful project execution and long-term operational performance.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations leadership to support long-range production strategy, capacity planning, facility expansions, and technology roadmaps.
- Champion world-class environmental, health, and safety standards across all production operations and launch activities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, or experience with Six Sigma tools and Lean techniques
- Can communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- Minimum 10 years of direct manufacturing engineering experience in high-pressure die casting environments, with emphasis on aluminum and/or magnesium casting technologies.
- Demonstrated success contributing to everything from commissioning to production of integrated HPDC operations.Deep expertise in die casting process development, parameter optimization, production stabilization, and operational troubleshooting.
- Proven ability to influence and drive execution across cross-functional teams in complex industrial environments.
- Strong experience in capital equipment strategy, production system design, facility startup, and industrial project execution.
- Extensive knowledge of die casting tooling strategy, die design collaboration, thermal management, vacuum systems, trimming systems, and automation integration.
- Experience driving operational excellence initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity improvements.
- Experience with integrated systems including machining, automation, process monitoring, and ancillary equipment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Magnesium Thixomolding processes, structural HPDC applications, or advanced thin-wall aluminum casting technologies.
- Experience supporting multi-site production operations, plant turnarounds, or operational recovery initiatives.
- Prior experience acting as owner's representative during facility construction or expansion projects.
- Familiarity with site selection activities and utility planning
- Experience with fully integrated casting, machining, leak testing, and assembly operations.
- Publications, patents, or demonstrated technical contributions related to die casting process innovation or advanced production technologies.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, TX, Austin - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of progressive experience in aluminum and/or magnesium die casting production environments, with deep expertise in process engineering, capital equipment deployment, tooling strategy, operational excellence, and production stabilization. This individual must be capable of driving technical execution across cross-functional organizations while operating effectively in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments with aggressive timelines.
This role requires a combination of technical authority, influential leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on problem-solving to support Amazon's long-term industrial and supply chain objectives.
Key job responsibilities
- Own the commissioning, installation, startup, and ramp-up of HPDC production equipment
- Serve as the senior process engineering technical authority during facility launches and expansion projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and scalable production operations.
- Drive production readiness and operational performance metrics during launch and ramp-up phases, including safety, quality, throughput, OEE, scrap reduction, and cycle time optimization.
- Define, develop, validate, and sustain robust die casting process parameters from prototype through production while ensuring alignment between assumptions and demonstrated process capability.
- Develop and execute capital equipment strategies, including equipment specification, procurement, vendor selection, factory acceptance testing, installation planning, and production deployment.
- Drive cross-functional execution across production, tooling, automation, quality, maintenance, supply chain, facilities, and operations teams to ensure seamless program launches and stable production performance.
- Establish standardized production processes, operating procedures, process controls, PFMEAs, control plans, maintenance strategies, and operational documentation to sustain long-term reliability and repeatability.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and data-driven problem-solving methodologies to improve productivity, reduce variation, and optimize cost structures.
- Mentor and develop peers and junior engineers while fostering a culture of technical excellence, safety, and operational discipline.
- Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex production, tooling, and process challenges impacting performance and customer deliverables.
- Support technical reviews and provide technical expertise related to casting design, gating strategy, thermal management, alloy selection, solidification behavior, and more.
- Lead strategic technical engagement with die casting machine OEMs, tooling suppliers, automation integrators, and key production partners to ensure successful project execution and long-term operational performance.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations leadership to support long-range production strategy, capacity planning, facility expansions, and technology roadmaps.
- Champion world-class environmental, health, and safety standards across all production operations and launch activities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, or experience with Six Sigma tools and Lean techniques
- Can communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- Minimum 10 years of direct manufacturing engineering experience in high-pressure die casting environments, with emphasis on aluminum and/or magnesium casting technologies.
- Demonstrated success contributing to everything from commissioning to production of integrated HPDC operations.Deep expertise in die casting process development, parameter optimization, production stabilization, and operational troubleshooting.
- Proven ability to influence and drive execution across cross-functional teams in complex industrial environments.
- Strong experience in capital equipment strategy, production system design, facility startup, and industrial project execution.
- Extensive knowledge of die casting tooling strategy, die design collaboration, thermal management, vacuum systems, trimming systems, and automation integration.
- Experience driving operational excellence initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity improvements.
- Experience with integrated systems including machining, automation, process monitoring, and ancillary equipment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Magnesium Thixomolding processes, structural HPDC applications, or advanced thin-wall aluminum casting technologies.
- Experience supporting multi-site production operations, plant turnarounds, or operational recovery initiatives.
- Prior experience acting as owner's representative during facility construction or expansion projects.
- Familiarity with site selection activities and utility planning
- Experience with fully integrated casting, machining, leak testing, and assembly operations.
- Publications, patents, or demonstrated technical contributions related to die casting process innovation or advanced production technologies.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, TX, Austin - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually
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Who's Hiring
- Pratt & Whitney3
- Amazon1
- L&T Technology Services1
Top Industries Hiring
- Aerospace & Defense3
- Retail1
- Technology & Software1
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces1
- Consulting & Professional Services1
Senior Level Casting Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level casting director job?
Employers hiring at this level look for demonstrated ownership of casting processes across major productions, a deep network of agents and talent relationships, and the ability to lead creative decisions independently. A portfolio showing successful placements in high-profile projects matters more than credentials alone. Candidates who can speak to mentoring junior casting staff and shaping a department's standards consistently stand out.
Which companies hire senior level casting directors?
Companies hiring senior level casting directors right now include Pratt & Whitney, Amazon, and L&T Technology Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from studios, production companies, streaming platforms, and talent agencies that run continuous or large-scale casting operations requiring experienced leadership.
Are there remote senior level casting director jobs?
Yes, though many senior roles still involve on-site collaboration during production. About 0% of senior level casting director openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting the industry's growing comfort with remote director-level work for sourcing, negotiations, and pre-production coordination.
What makes a casting director role senior level?
Senior level casting director roles involve full ownership of casting strategy for projects or departments, not just executing briefs from above. Expectations include independent decision-making on talent, accountability for outcomes, and direct collaboration with executive producers and directors. Many senior roles also carry responsibility for guiding junior casting associates and setting standards for how the department operates.
Which industries hire the most senior level casting directors?
Senior Level casting director roles concentrate in Aerospace & Defense, Retail, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they sustain high production volumes, maintain in-house casting departments, and require experienced leaders to manage complex talent pipelines across multiple simultaneous projects.