Casting Process Simulation Lead

Le Sueur Incorporated; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Sueur Incorporated is seeking a simulation engineer to coordinate mold flow and solidification analyses, update 3D CAD models, and perform CAE analyses to support product launches and improve performance.

The role supports tooling and design for gating systems, uses Creo/SolidWorks/SpaceClaim/OnShape for mold designs, and utilizes Magmasoft/ProCast/EKK for mold flow simulations to predict defects and solidification patterns. Travel up to 10% across the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of progressive post-bachelor's experience as a simulation engineer in a foundry environment.
• 5 years of experience in mold flow and solidification analysis software.
• 1 year of experience in CAD software such as SolidWorks.
• 3 years of hands-on experience in casting and simulation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop moldflow and solidification analyses; create/update 3D CAD models; perform CAE analysis and participate in Product Launch to improve simulations and performance.
• Support tooling and design in development of optimized gating systems for iron, aluminum and steel castings.
• Use CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks, SpaceClaim, OnShape) to assist mold designs for tool fabrication.
• Use Magmasoft, ProCast or EKK to simulate mold flow, predict defects, and analyze solidification patterns.
• Provide engineering input during NPI meetings to optimize casing processes; communicate with customers and internal teams to ensure satisfaction.
• Liaise between customers and manufacturing teams to resolve mold flow and solidification questions.
• Conduct R&D using mold flow/solidification software to deliver accurate results timely.
• Validate designs/simulations against actual casting results; engineer prototype/production tools for various casting processes.
• Optimize/modify customer CAD files for molding/casting processes.

Skills

Mold flow analysis

Solidification analysis

CAE analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

SpaceClaim

OnShape

Magmasoft

ProCAST

EKK

Job description

Le Sueur Incorporated is seeking a simulation engineer to coordinate mold flow and solidification analyses, update 3D CAD models, and perform CAE analyses to support product launches and improve performance.

The role supports tooling and design for gating systems, uses Creo/SolidWorks/SpaceClaim/OnShape for mold designs, and utilizes Magmasoft/ProCast/EKK for mold flow simulations to predict defects and solidification patterns. Travel up to 10% across the US, Canada, and Mexico.