Foundry Tooling Design Engineer — Process Innovator

Tyler Union; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McWane is seeking a Mechanical/Tooling Engineer to design and validate tooling and 3D models for foundry tooling systems and material handling. You will collaborate across departments to ensure tooling meets safety and product specs.

The role requires hands-on experience with molding tooling, hot/cold box cores, and solidification simulations. Strong problem solving and cross-functional teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Materials engineering required.
• Minimum 1 year engineering experience in foundry or heavy manufacturing.
• Minimum 3 years tooling design experience; cast iron/ductile iron preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate product specifications to engineer 3D models for tooling and material handling systems.
• Design tooling for horizontal/vertical molding machines; develop hot or cold box core systems.
• Run solidification/flow analysis to optimize gating and risers for high-quality yields.
• Lead sand core making simulations with external partners.
• Coordinate sample runs, track samples to completion, and procure tooling quotes; maintain RFQ log.
• Review and approve final tooling inspection reports; manage tooling revisions; distribute revisions.
• Coordinate with corporate engineering support for related projects and services; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tooling design

3D modeling

Finite element/flow analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Materials

Tools

Novacast

Magmasoft

Job description

McWane is seeking a Mechanical/Tooling Engineer to design and validate tooling and 3D models for foundry tooling systems and material handling. You will collaborate across departments to ensure tooling meets safety and product specs.

The role requires hands-on experience with molding tooling, hot/cold box cores, and solidification simulations. Strong problem solving and cross-functional teamwork are essential for success.