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

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

Benefits offered by this job

One of a kind benefits package

Help shape the future of casting tech

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Design Engineer in the United States with SolidWorks and MAGMA experience to drive tooling and casting design for ductile iron programs. You will validate designs with MAGMA simulations and lead yield improvements across the casting process.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in CAD modeling and DFx, with associate or bachelor’s degrees in engineering, and a strong cross-team communicator able to partner with customers and account managers.

Qualifications

• Two+ years hands-on CAD modeling and design for manufacturability.
• CAD experience with SolidWorks and casting processes preferred.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Build and refine tooling using SolidWorks for ductile iron casting programs.
• Run casting simulations in MAGMA to validate designs before production.
• Own yield improvement and continuous improvement across casting processes.
• Collaborate with customers and account managers on new product development.
• Support quoting, launches, testing and validation from start to finish.
• Introduce new technology and process improvements into operations.

Skills

CAD modeling

Design for manufacturability

Problem solving

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

MAGMA

Casting experience

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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