Casting Engineer (Foundry)

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd.; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with employer match

Short/long term disability

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

Volunteer time

Homeownership savings program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd. seeks a Casting Engineer in Iowa to optimize sand and permanent mold casting processes, collaborate with design and manufacturing, and implement cost-saving improvements.

You will oversee mold prep, pouring, finishing, and defect resolution while maintaining safety and quality standards. The role requires a mechanical/metallurgical engineering background, 3+ years in casting, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sand and permanent mold casting or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of casting processes, materials, and equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration in design and development for sand & permanent mold casting processes for new and existing products.
• Optimize sand molds and cores to ensure high-quality castings.
• Collaborate with design engineers to review product designs and recommend modifications for manufacturability.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Oversee the production process, including mold preparation, pouring, and finishing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve casting defects and production issues.
• Maintain and update process documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Provide technical support and training to production staff.
• Review engineering prints for accuracy and putting in change requests when necessary.
• Participate in implementing new methods and systems, including preparing documentation, designing and installing new equipment, conducting training for others, and designing tests to evaluate new methods.
• Identify areas of safety improvement and implement solutions to reduce injuries or accidents.
• Evaluate areas of quality improvement and implement solutions to reduce waste.
• Act, Live, and Behave by TCF Core Values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Casting simulation tools

Job description

Description

Optimize casting processes to produce high-quality metal components. This involves ensuring the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reliability of casting operations while maintaining strict adherence to safety and quality standards. The Casting Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and support the overall manufacturing goals of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaboration in design and development for sand & permanent mold casting processes for new and existing products.
• Optimize sand molds and cores to ensure high-quality castings.
• Collaborate with design engineers to review product designs and recommend modifications for manufacturability.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Oversee the production process, including mold preparation, pouring, and finishing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve casting defects and production issues.
• Maintain and update process documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Provide technical support and training to production staff.
• Review engineering prints for accuracy and putting in change requests when necessary.
• Participate in implementing new methods and systems, including preparing documentation, designing and installing new equipment, conducting training for others, and designing tests to evaluate new methods.
• Identify areas of safety improvement and implement solutions to reduce injuries or accidents.
• Evaluate areas of quality improvement and implement solutions to reduce waste.
• Act, Live, and Behave by TCF Core Values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sand and permanent mold casting or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of casting processes, materials, and equipment.
• Proficiency in CAD software and casting simulation tools will have an advantage but not mandatory.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• 50% travel (if not located in Iowa).

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Standard office environment
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
• Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach
• Ability to work extended hours sitting at a computer
• Some Travel may be required

Compensation & Benefits

As a Casting Engineer in our Test lab you will be offered pay of $80,000-$90,000 per year dependent on experience. You will also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus tied to overall performance of the organization.

At Twin City Fan we want our employees to achieve their personal best and strive to offer programs that support our employees and their families. We offer a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K plan with employer match, as well as short/long term disability. Employees also have access to benefits such as employee assistance programs, education reimbursement, paid vacation, holiday pay, and volunteer time. Other exciting benefits TCF offers include a homeownership savings program, pet insurance, and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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