Foundry Engineer: Castings Design & Process Optimizer

Elyria Foundry and Hodge Foundry; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Elyria Foundry|Hodge Foundry in Ohio is seeking a Foundry Engineer to support engineering and manufacturing. You will design, procure, and implement tooling, aiming to reduce scrap and cost through solid engineering practices.

Key duties include tooling release planning, quote evaluation, casting drawing review, pattern design with CAD (Creo/SolidWorks), and using MagmaSoft or ProCast for rigging design and troubleshooting. Travel to customer sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering field.
• 7–10 years of foundry engineering experience in ferrous castings preferred.
• Proficient in CAD and casting simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Establish tooling release schedule for production, including new tooling build, revisions, rigging changes, and repairs.
• Evaluate quote packages and provide Sales with pattern cost estimates.
• Review casting drawings and develop a manufacturing plan.
• Prepare write-ups and establish key process parameters for new parts.
• Use of CAD to establish pattern parting/mold design.
• Use MagmaSoft simulation software to design and troubleshoot new and existing rigging.
• Communicates significant issues or developments identified in the manufacturing process and provides recommended process improvements to management.
• Prepares reports to communicate involvement and results of engineering activities.
• Prepares and presents technical and program information to team members and management.
• Manage the Pattern Storage Department activities & personnel.
• Effectively communicates with other departments.
• Communicates professionally with internal and external customers & suppliers.

Skills

Foundry Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science

Tools

CAD: Creo/SolidWorks

Casting simulation: MagmaSoft

Casting simulation: ProCast

Job description

Elyria Foundry|Hodge Foundry in Ohio is seeking a Foundry Engineer to support engineering and manufacturing. You will design, procure, and implement tooling, aiming to reduce scrap and cost through solid engineering practices.

Key duties include tooling release planning, quote evaluation, casting drawing review, pattern design with CAD (Creo/SolidWorks), and using MagmaSoft or ProCast for rigging design and troubleshooting. Travel to customer sites may be required.