Foundry Casting Engineer: Optimize & Improve Quality

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

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.