Bachelor's Degree in Material Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
7-10 years of Foundry Engineering experience in ferrous castings preferred
Proficient with CAD software (e.g., Creo, Solidworks)
Experienced with casting simulation software (e.g., MagmaSoft, ProCast)
Strong communication skills for internal and external interactions.
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain tooling release schedules for production
Evaluate quote packages and provide pattern cost estimates to Sales
Review casting drawings and develop manufacturing plans
Prepare write-ups and establish key process parameters for new parts
Utilize CAD for pattern parting and mold design
Employ MagmaSoft for designing and troubleshooting rigging
Communicate significant manufacturing issues and recommend process improvements
Benefits
Full-time salaried position
Opportunity for professional development and training
Engagement with both internal teams and external customers
Dynamic work environment with indoor and outdoor conditions
Occasional travel to customer sites for training and support.
Full Job Description
Position: Foundry Engineer
Position Summary:
Provide administrative and technical support to the Engineering Dept. and manufacturing operations. Responsible for the design, procurement, and implementation of new and/or existing tooling. Contribute to reducing scrap and cost reduction through the application of engineering principles.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Establish and maintain a schedule of tooling release dates for production, including new tooling build, revisions, rigging changes, and repairs.
Evaluate quote packages and provide Sales with pattern cost estimates.
Review casting drawings and develop a manufacturing plan.
Prepare write-ups and establish key process parameters for new parts.
Use of CAD to establish pattern parting/mold design.
Use MagmaSoft simulation software to design and troubleshoot new and existing rigging.
Communicates significant issues or developments identified in the manufacturing process and provides recommended process improvements to management.
Prepares reports to communicate involvement and results of engineering activities.
Prepares and presents technical and program information to team members and management.
Manage the Pattern Storage Department activities & personnel.
Effectively communicates with other departments.
Communicates professionally with internal and external customers & suppliers.
Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:
Bachelors Degree in Material Sciences, Mechanical engineering or a related field
7-10 years minimum Foundry Engineering experience in ferrous castings preferred
Proficient with CAD (Creo, Solidworks,etc.)
Proficient with casting simulation software (MagmaSoft, ProCast, etc)
Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science preferred.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Position requires the ability to sit, stand and walk.
Indoor and outdoor climate conditions during all seasons and in varying temperatures.
Lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
Close and distance vision necessary as well as depth perception and ability to see colors.
Use fingers and hands to manipulate objects, controls, and tools.
Although hearing is not necessarily required, individual must be able to communicate with co-workers and customers.
Position will require individual to travel occasionally to customer sites, and training.
Job Type: Full Time. Salaried, Exempt-Professional.
This job description is in no way intended to state or imply that these duties, responsibilities, qualifications, skills, abilities, work environment, and physical demands (hereinafter referred to as "duties") are the only duties to be performed and some duties may be reassigned, and other duties may be assigned as required at the sole discretion of Elyria Foundry|Hodge Foundry.
