Foundry Tooling Design Engineer

Global Connect Technologies; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar in Peoria, IL is seeking an experienced Foundry Tooling Design Engineer to support tooling design and development for cast components. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with foundry processes, tooling design, casting defect analysis, and Creo modeling, with expertise in no-bake and cold box processes.

Responsibilities include designing patterns and core boxes, creating 3D models and layouts in Creo, running casting flow simulations with SolidCast, and advising on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of Foundry Tooling Design experience.
• Strong knowledge of foundry processes including no-bake and cold box.
• Experience designing patterns and core boxes.
• Hands-on Creo experience for complex 3D modeling.
• Experience using SolidCast for casting flow simulation.
• Strong understanding of casting scrap defect analysis and resolution.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design foundry tooling including patterns and core boxes for cast components.
• Develop 3D models and tooling layouts using Creo.
• Perform casting flow simulation and analysis using SolidCast.
• Analyze casting scrap defects and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare tooling quotations and support tooling development activities.
• Apply knowledge of no-bake and cold box foundry processes.
• Review tooling designs for parting lines, offsets, clearances, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to optimize casting quality and tooling performance.

Skills

Foundry tooling design

Creo

No-bake

Cold box

Pattern design

Core boxes

Casting defect analysis

3D modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Related field

Tools

SolidCast

Job description

Job Title: Foundry Tooling Design Engineer

Location: Peoria, IL (Onsite)

Experience: 5+ Years

Job Summary

Caterpillar is seeking an experienced Foundry Tooling Design Engineer to support the design and development of foundry tooling for cast components. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in foundry processes, tooling design, casting defect analysis, and Creo modeling, with expertise in no-bake and cold box processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design foundry tooling including patterns and core boxes for cast components.
• Develop 3D models and tooling layouts using Creo.
• Perform casting flow simulation and analysis using SolidCast.
• Analyze casting scrap defects and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare tooling quotations and support tooling development activities.
• Apply knowledge of no-bake and cold box foundry processes.
• Review tooling designs for parting lines, offsets, clearances, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to optimize casting quality and tooling performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Foundry Tooling Design experience.
• Strong knowledge of foundry processes, including no-bake and cold box processes.
• Experience designing patterns and core boxes.
• Hands‑on experience with Creo for complex 3D modeling.
• Experience using SolidCast for casting flow simulation.
• Strong understanding of casting scrap defect analysis and resolution.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with tooling quotations and cost estimation.
• Knowledge of casting process optimization and tooling validation.
• Experience supporting heavy equipment or industrial manufacturing environments.