Casting Simulation Engineer – MAGMASOFT Lead

Manpower Group (UK); Dudley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Group (UK) is recruiting for a Castings Engineer (MAGMASOFT) in Dudley, West Midlands. The role focuses on using MAGMASOFT to analyse mould filling, solidification, feeding, and casting performance across iron and steel castings, supporting new product introductions and process improvements.

You will become the site’s MAGMASOFT lead, coordinating with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to deliver high-quality castings efficiently and cost-effectively, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Experience using MAGMASOFT/MAGMA5 is essential.
• Degree or HND in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in foundry, casting or heavy engineering environment.
• Knowledge of gating, feeding and risering design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• CAD literacy with SolidWorks, AutoCAD or Inventor.
• Strong communication and collaboration across functions.

Responsibilities

• Build, run and interpret MAGMASOFT simulations for new and existing castings.
• Analyse simulation results to identify defects and propose practical solutions.
• Design and optimise gating, feeding and risering systems.
• Collaborate with Pattern Shop and Engineering to implement tooling and process improvements.
• Support new product introductions through feasibility assessments.
• Provide simulation-based feedback to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Validate simulation predictions against production results and trial data.
• Maintain MAGMASOFT material and process databases.
• Produce technical reports and recommendations to support decisions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality and yield.

Skills

MAGMASOFT experience

Analytical thinking

CAD literacy

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Degree/HND in Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MAGMASOFT

MAGMA5

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Manpower Group (UK) is recruiting for a Castings Engineer (MAGMASOFT) in Dudley, West Midlands. The role focuses on using MAGMASOFT to analyse mould filling, solidification, feeding, and casting performance across iron and steel castings, supporting new product introductions and process improvements.

You will become the site’s MAGMASOFT lead, coordinating with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to deliver high-quality castings efficiently and cost-effectively, with a strong emphasis on