Design Engineer IV — Foundry Tooling & Casting Optimization

Cullerton Group; Hodges (SC); On-site; USD 49,593,600 - 82,656,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

401k

Holiday pay

Job summary

Cullerton Group is seeking a Design Engineer 4 to support the design and development of foundry tooling and casting processes in a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on creating and optimizing tooling designs using CAD software, improving product quality, and reducing lead times.

Work with cross-functional teams to resolve casting issues and support production in both office and shop floor settings.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, foundry, or tooling design.
• Strong experience with CAD software (Creo preferred).
• Experience with foundry processes (no-bake, cold box, casting).
• Ability to read and interpret machining drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with tooling design (patterns, core boxes, layout, clearances, offsets).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop foundry tooling (patterns and core boxes) using CAD software.
• Support tooling RFQs, layout development, and design modifications to improve quality and manufacturability.
• Analyze and resolve casting defects through process improvements and design changes.
• Perform simulation and modeling (e.g., flow analysis) to optimize casting processes.
• Collaborate with engineers, tool designers, and production teams to support tooling build and implementation.
• Interpret machining prints, drawings, and GD&T requirements to ensure accurate designs.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to support tooling projects and timelines.

Skills

Problem-solving

GD&T reading

Machining drawings

Tooling design

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Creo

Job description

Cullerton Group is seeking a Design Engineer 4 to support the design and development of foundry tooling and casting processes in a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on creating and optimizing tooling designs using CAD software, improving product quality, and reducing lead times.

Work with cross-functional teams to resolve casting issues and support production in both office and shop floor settings.