Design Engineer (SolidWorks / Magma / Metal Casting Experience Required)

Jobot; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One of a kind benefits package

Job summary

Jobot, a leading manufacturer, seeks a Design Engineer in Cedar Rapids, IA to design tooling with SolidWorks for ductile iron casting programs and validate designs using MAGMA simulations. You will drive yield improvements and collaborate with customers and account managers on new product development.

The role requires at least an Associate degree in engineering (Bachelor's preferred) and hands-on CAD experience, with a strong manufacturing background in foundry or tooling design; CNC machining

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering or related field; bachelor s degree preferred.
• Two or more years hands-on CAD modeling, blueprint reading and DFM knowledge.
• Manufacturing background in foundry, tooling design, casting simulation or CNC machining is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-team communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and refine tooling using SolidWorks in support of ductile iron casting programs.
• Run casting simulations in MAGMA to validate designs before they hit the floor.
• Own yield improvement and continuous improvement work across the casting process
• Partner directly with customers and account managers on new product development
• Support quoting, product launches, testing and validation from start to finish
• Bring new technology and process improvements into the operation

Skills

SolidWorks

Casting experience

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MAGMA

CAD software

Job description

Design Engineer, up to $100,000 (SolidWorks / Magma / Metal Casting Experience Required)

Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a market leader in the heavy manufacturing industry with a long-standing reputation for quality, consistency, and innovation. As a family-owned company with multiple manufacturing facilities nationwide, we continue to invest heavily in our people, automation technology, and operational excellence.

Why join us

• Established company with no plans of going anywhere
• One of a kind benefits package
• Help shape the future of casting technology

Job Details

What you'll do

• Build and refine tooling using SolidWorks in support of ductile iron casting programs
• Run casting simulations in MAGMA to validate designs before they hit the floor
• Own yield improvement and continuous improvement work across the casting process
• Partner directly with customers and account managers on new product development
• Support quoting, product launches, testing and validation from start to finish
• Bring new technology and process improvements into the operation

What we're looking for

• Associate degree in engineering or a related field, bachelor's preferred
• Two or more years working hands on with CAD modeling, blueprint reading and design for manufacturability
• Manufacturing background required, foundry, tooling design, casting simulation or CNC machining experience is a strong plus
• Strong problem solver who communicates well and works across teams easily

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