Casting Engineer (MAGMASOFT) — Process Optimisation Lead

Oliver Rae; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Rae is seeking a Casting Engineer (MAGMASOFT) for a site-based role in Stourbridge. The successful candidate will build and interpret casting simulations, optimise gating and risering, and work with Pattern Shop and Engineering teams to drive continuous improvement.

The role involves analysing casting processes from concept to production, reducing defects, improving yield, and supporting new product introductions. 40 hours per week with a £45k salary and permanent full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• Experience in foundry, castings, metals or heavy manufacturing.
• Experience using MAGMASOFT/MAGMA5 or similar casting simulation software.
• Strong understanding of gating, feeding and risering design.
• Experience investigating casting defects and implementing process improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering data.
• Degree/HND in Metallurgy or related discipline (Desirable).
• Experience with ductile iron, grey iron, austenitic iron or similar alloys (Desirable).
• CAD experience with SolidWorks, Inventor or AutoCAD (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Build, run and interpret casting simulations to assess mould filling, solidification and defect risks.
• Analyse potential casting defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Design and optimise gating, feeding and risering systems to improve quality and cost.
• Collaborate with Pattern Shop and Engineering to implement tooling changes.
• Support new product introductions and manufacturability assessments.
• Liaise with customers and design engineers on casting design feasibility.
• Validate simulation results through trials and data.
• Produce technical reports and presentations for engineering teams.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce scrap and boost yield.
• Maintain simulation databases and engineering best practices.

Skills

MAGMASOFT/MAGMA5

Casting simulations

Gating design

Feeding & risering

Defect investigation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Technical drawings

Education

Degree or HND in Metallurgy

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Oliver Rae is seeking a Casting Engineer (MAGMASOFT) for a site-based role in Stourbridge. The successful candidate will build and interpret casting simulations, optimise gating and risering, and work with Pattern Shop and Engineering teams to drive continuous improvement.

The role involves analysing casting processes from concept to production, reducing defects, improving yield, and supporting new product introductions. 40 hours per week with a £45k salary and permanent full-time commitment.