Foundry Engineer (in U.P. of MIch)

Wayne Russell & Associates LLC; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range of $85,000 to $95,000 DOE

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

A manufacturing firm based in Michigan is seeking a Full-time Foundry Engineer. This role focuses on efficient tooling design and configuration to produce castings. Responsibilities include collaborating with departments, preparing documentation for new work, and communicating with customers and tooling vendors. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and experience with SolidWorks or Creo. Salary ranges from $85,000 to $95,000, along with relocation assistance and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology or equivalent.
• Experience modelling using SolidWorks or Creo.
• 2+ years of experience in a relevant field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with production control and other departments for new jobs and changes.
• Prepare documentation of new work and set tooling completion dates.
• Initiate communication with customers and tooling vendors.

Skills

SolidWorks

Creo

Root cause defect analysis

Tooling background in plastics or metal stamping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MAGMASOFT

Job description

Job Summary

Full‑time day shift Foundry Engineer position located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The role determines efficient tooling design and configuration to profitably produce castings within customer specifications while supporting manufacturing and quality objectives.

Responsibilities

• Work with production control and other departments to ensure trouble‑free and timely start‑up of new jobs and engineering changes.
• Prepare documentation of new work and set dates for completion of tooling, sampling, pilot runs, layouts, etc.
• Track, record and report progress.
• Initiate communication with customers and tooling vendors, acting as liaison on new job start‑up, casting design and cost‑reduction proposals.
• Suggest design changes to enhance value on existing and new designs.
• Collaborate with production and quality control to resolve scrap issues on existing programs.
• Communicate with Sales Department on product development, tooling designs and new job status.
• Communicate required changes to appropriate plant personnel.
• Participate in the Cost Estimate Requisitions (CER's) process by developing estimates of tooling design, yield, and cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology or equivalent.
• Experience modelling using SolidWorks or Creo.
• Simulation experience, MAGMASOFT preferred.
• Experience in root cause defect analysis and resolution.
• Strong tooling background in plastics or metal stamping.
• 2+ years of experience preferred.
• Supervise highly diversified journey work and formulate new approaches.
• Formulate and apply technical practices.
• General office working conditions, frequent shop exposure, occasional travel.
• Exhibit superior safety practices every day evidenced by outstanding housekeeping.
• Demonstrate courtesy and dignity toward associates and customers.
• Exceed customer quality and service expectations through attention to detail.
• Exercise care to protect the environment by fostering responsible operating procedures.

Benefits

• Salary range $85,000 to $95,000 DOE.
• Relocation assistance $3,000 to $5,000.
• Competitive wages and benefits.
• Paid vacations and holidays.