Foundry Simulation Engineer – Lean Process Optimization

KSB GIW, Inc.; Grovetown (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KSB GIW, Inc. in Grovetown, GA is seeking a Simulation Specialist Manufacturing Engineer to lead casting simulations and improve foundry processes.

You will gain exposure across manufacturing, contributing to product development and continuous improvement. The role requires 2+ years in manufacturing and proficiency with MAGMAsoft or similar tools; collaboration with design and production teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent with 2+ years in manufacturing.
• Experience with MAGMAsoft, ProCAST, SOLIDCast or FLOW-3D CAST solidification software.
• Work instruction development.
• Process risk analysis, PFMEA, Control Plans.
• Knowledge of foundry, heat treatment, machining and assembly processes.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or NX.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Set up, run, and analyze filling, solidification, and stress simulations.
• Interpret and communicate simulation results to cross-functional teams.
• Develop and apply simulation strategies to support new product development, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Validate, maintain, and update work instructions based on simulations and shop floor results.
• Review, implement and improve foundry processes for new and legacy products.
• Participate and lead cross-functional resources on root cause analysis.
• Implement scrap reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop relationships as a trusted technical leader on the foundry floor.
• Apply and interpret simulations to assist development and improvement of pattern-making, setup, molding, melting, alloying, pouring, heat treating, cleaning and machining of metals.
• Actively engage the design for manufacturability process for product development.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Manufacturing processes

Industrial safety

Quality standards

Production costing

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

MAGMAsoft

ProCAST

SOLIDCast

FLOW-3D CAST

Job description

KSB GIW, Inc. in Grovetown, GA is seeking a Simulation Specialist Manufacturing Engineer to lead casting simulations and improve foundry processes.

You will gain exposure across manufacturing, contributing to product development and continuous improvement. The role requires 2+ years in manufacturing and proficiency with MAGMAsoft or similar tools; collaboration with design and production teams is essential.