Foundry Tooling Design Engineer: Casting Optimization

Meridian Technologies; Hodges (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Technologies in South Carolina is seeking a Design Engineer to design casting tooling and patterns using CAD software. The role focuses on improving casting quality and reducing lead times through simulations and process optimization.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on foundry experience (no-bake/cold box), advanced modeling skills, and the ability to collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and shop floor teams to deliver robust tooling solutions.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of foundry engineering and tooling design experience.
• Strong experience with no-bake and/or cold box foundry processes.
• Proficient in CAD software (Creo highly preferred).
• Experience with casting simulation tools (SolidCast preferred).
• Understanding of pattern design, parting lines, offsets, clearances, and tooling layouts.
• Ability to read machining drawings and understand geometric tolerances.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop foundry tooling, including patterns and core boxes, using CAD software (Creo preferred).
• Support RFQ processes for tooling and contribute to cost and timeline estimation.
• Analyze and resolve casting defects, including scrap reduction and re‑gating strategies.
• Perform casting simulations (SolidCast preferred) to optimize tooling and process flow.
• Collaborate with engineers, tool designers, pattern makers, and manufacturing teams to ensure effective tool builds.
• Interpret machining prints and apply geometric tolerancing principles to designs.
• Apply best practices for no‑bake and cold box molding processes.
• Provide direction to suppliers and support tooling build projects.
• Continuously improve tooling quality, performance, and production efficiency.

Skills

Pattern design

Parting lines & tolerances

CAD modeling

Tooling layouts

Problem-solving

Communication

Independence

Collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidCast

Job description

Meridian Technologies in South Carolina is seeking a Design Engineer to design casting tooling and patterns using CAD software. The role focuses on improving casting quality and reducing lead times through simulations and process optimization.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on foundry experience (no-bake/cold box), advanced modeling skills, and the ability to collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and shop floor teams to deliver robust tooling solutions.